ASML – changing the world, one nanometer at a time
At ASML, we often refer to our EUV systems as the most complex machines in the world. However, comparing it to the Large Hadron Collider, it could be too bold of a statement. Luckily, it is not a competition and we are impressed with the developments at CERN. Therefore, we are a proud sponsor of CERN Alumni Third Collisions.
Working at the forefront of technology offers unique challenges. Our machines help create the electronics you use in your daily life. In the past three decades, we have grown from a startup to a multinational company with over 60 locations globally and annual net sales of €27 billion in 2023. We invest over €3.5 billion per year in R&D, giving our teams the freedom, support, and resources to experiment, test, and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, learning and growing along with the company.
Behind ASML’s innovation hides true talent. Our researchers, engineers, scientists, and manufacturing specialists, as well as our high-tech hardware and software experts, make the impossible happen every day. Among them are CERN alumni. Meet Liesbeth and Giordano and read about their experience working at CERN and switching from academia to industry.
"At CERN, we were contributing to moving science forward through scientific insight and engineering innovation. At ASML in a very similar way we’re contributing to move technology forward. The ambitions are high. I enjoy the passion of my colleagues for technology and progress on a daily basis. In a very collaborative way different disciplines meet each other to provide solutions for mass producing patterns on silicon. Here in Eindhoven there is no mountainous landscape in the background, but the landscape of technology challenge and innovation will keep you engaged!"
Liesbeth Vanherpe – Group Lead Research
"I carried out part of my PhD at CERN at the Atlas experiment. It’s a peak environment and energizing but at the same time very difficult and stressful. It prepared me for what awaited me and allowed me to go beyond my comfort zone.
In academia knowledge and skills (hard skills) are important. Looking at the industry, while knowledge of the subject is also important, networking and creating interactions (so-called soft skills) are much more important. Furthermore, the two environments are very stimulating and both require you to work under pressure. Although, it is a different type of stress: while in academia you have only one very difficult task, in industry you have more but less difficult tasks."
Giordano Cattani – Procurement Account Manager
Meet ASML representatives at the Jobs Fair taking place at CERN (Pas Perdus and Mezzanine) from Thursday, 8 February until Monday, 12 February.
And don't forget to attend their company presentation on Saturday morning, 08:00 in Restaurant 1 (IKEA part).