Management Traineeship: Technology

Introduction to the job

Are you in the early stages of your career? Do you aspire to become an ASML leader where creativity thrives, challenges are embraced, and leadership potential is nurtured? At ASML we strive to be a force of good in the world by solving some of society's toughest challenges. This can only be achieved by empowering unique people – is this you? Kick-start your leadership development with our 3-year, cross-sectoral, management traineeship. Dive into diverse roles and learn from a world-class team of engineers and scientists.

Role and responsibilities

Through our management traineeship, you will unlock your potential and develop a well-rounded understanding of ASML. Every 6 to 12 months, you will rotate into a new and diverse assignment (leading to 4 assignments in total). You will have the opportunity to undertake various roles within different technical sectors at ASML. While you’ll operate in a technical environment, your role will not require a focus on any specific technical expertise. Instead, the assignments will challenge you to incorporate various skills and a high over perspective to find a solution.

As a management trainee (in technology), you will:

• Be able to make your mark by leading, and potentially creating, your own assignments, each holding a high-over technical component with concrete deliverables.
• Work in an inclusive environment with projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, innovation and/or product development.
• Follow a tailored training program to develop your leadership skills, strategic mindset, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Be guided by both a senior manager and a coach, who will empower you through your journey at ASML.
• Collaborate with fellow trainees and colleagues at all levels of the organization and build up a broad network.

Education and experience

Performing well under pressure and thriving in a fast-paced environment is essential to succeed as an ASML management trainee. Here, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree in any kind of technical background.
• Maximum 6 months of relevant working experience.
• You completed your education less than 1 year ago or will be fully graduated before 1st August 2024.
• Availability to start the traineeship on September 1st, 2024.
• Preferably – but not mandatory – experience in extracurricular activities, such as serving as part of the board for a student association or volunteer work.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of technology, you will always have new challenges that arise and new problems to solve. Working together is the only way to achieve this. You won’t work in a silo. Instead,

you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how to best tackle tasks and solve challenges.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to understand the big picture and align efforts accordingly.
• Capacity to think creatively and innovatively with willingness to adapt to diverse situations.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A sense of curiosity, resilience, learning agility, and a flexible mindset.

Other information

Get ready to embark on a journey where talent meets opportunity – our tailored selection process ensures the best match for your next step as a potential ASML leader. To do so, you’ll go through the following process:

• Application: Apply before Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at 23:59h (CET). You’ll receive an update on your application, at the latest, two days after this deadline.
• Video interview: Should you meet the hard criteria for the Management Traineeship: Technology, you will be invited to record your answers to a few pre-determined questions within 2 weeks of your application.
• Pitch interview: After a successful application and video interview, you will be invited to have an online call with one of our colleagues for a pitch activity. The pitch interviews will take place between June 10th and 14th, 2024.
• Selection day: If you are chosen, you’ll be invited to an onsite selection day at our headquarters in Veldhoven. The selection day will take place on the 28th June 2024, and have various assessed and non-assessed sessions.
• Job offer: Shortly after the selection day, we’ll inform you if you’ll receive a job offer. If so, you’ll be offered a full-time position, a competitive salary, and a 1-year contract with the intention of getting an indefinite afterwards. Curious to learn more about our compensation and benefits package? Read about it here.

If you would like to learn more about the recruitment process and the management traineeship, send a request to join our webinar on May 16th, 2024 (15:00-15:45 CET) by May 15th, 2024 to campusrecruitment.EU@asml.com.

Please note that the traineeship assignments require access to U.S. controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such U.S. controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.