Meet Suze, manufacturing engineering team lead and volunteer tutor

Explore your life at ASML | Supplying the semiconductor industry

A glimpse of our work culture and what you’ll discover as part of our team, from well-being to development and more

ASML plays an active role in the communities we operate in

You can make a positive social impact at ASML. We know that being part of a community means caring not only for our employees but also for the people we’re connected to outside our organization.

Volunteering is good for business and it feels good too. That's why all ASML employees are encouraged and able to take eight working hours each year to lend a hand as a volunteer. Some of our employees volunteer with programs that the ASML Foundation supports. Employees foster rewarding positive community ties through volunteering, and many also volunteer in their own time.

Here's a glimpse of how you can contribute at ASML.

We live in an increasingly digital society. Through local activities, our aim is to help people of all ages and backgrounds to develop their skills, shape the digital future and to take full advantage of its potential.

A network of ASML volunteers support school-aged children, either as part-time (‘hybrid’) teachers, as tutors of disadvantaged children, or as technology and STEM promoters. Employees also volunteer as technology ambassadors, giving lectures in educational settings or hosting students who visit ASML campuses. Other employees help older people boost their digital confidence as part of  Welcome Online .

Find out more about our education program

Meet Suze, manufacturing engineering team lead and volunteer tutor

“I immediately loved the idea of tutoring underprivileged children and wanted to join, I think I was the first person to sign up! What the children need most is to build confidence through feedback, and hear if they are doing something right or wrong. Most of the parents cannot give that. Over time, I can see their self-confidence growing, which gives me energy.”

For example, we partner with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and Van Gogh Brabant. ASML engineers involved in this partnership are sharing their expertise to help restore and preserve important works of art .

Find out more about our arts & culture program

Promoting sports, arts and music initiatives to boost community culture

We support initiatives and organizations that are vital for the community’s culture and help make them accessible to everyone.

Meet Maria, project lead with ASML’s Van Gogh research project

“It’s a diverse partnership with many institutions involved, which makes it exciting and fun. I’m fascinated by the commonalities and differences between making tools and techniques for making semiconductor chips, and how these can be used for conserving art and art pieces. That’s exciting.”

Our local outreach activities include collecting winter coats for people in need, distributing Christmas presents for children from financially disadvantaged families and supporting an online vitality program for the Brainport Eindhoven community.

Find out more about our local outreach program

We aim to have a positive influence in the communities in which we operate. Through our volunteers supported by ASML, we’re focused on strengthening local communities by supporting local initiatives.

We amplify the impact of our employees’ charitable actions by supporting the causes they feel passionate about. Our Matching Gifts program gives employees a voice in the distribution of ASML's financial contributions to qualified organizations.

For ASML employees in eligible countries, we match their donations to nonprofit organizations euro-to-euro up to a cumulative amount of €10,000 per employee, per calendar year.

To nurture innovation in new generations, we foster entrepreneurship in local technical talent, helping young enterprises to excel and grow. Experts from within ASML mentor and share their in-depth competencies and knowledge with startups and scaleups.

We have never forgotten that it’s our startup mentality – innovative, adaptable, purpose driven – that has helped us grow to be an industry leader. We also haven’t forgotten that the startup phase can be hard.

Meet Patrick, senior research director and startup supporter

“They (young entrepreneurs) often like to chat with me – their calls are for example, ‘what IP do we have to protect’. There are also very real technical challenges – preferences between scanning with a neutron beam or something else. They see ASML as having experience in almost everything, so they are looking for one contact person to be able to call and ask for advice.”

Robotics soccer teams, groups for young and old, and everything in between – ASML networks and clubs offer something for everyone

Our employee-led networks and clubs foster a supportive environment and enhance a sense of belonging in our workplace.

Making connections through our communities

Besides being a great way to socialize with colleagues, getting involved with a group can help build your professional network while doing something you are passionate about.

Around the world we have various networks and clubs tailored to local interests. These groups each have a collective theme, but are open to all – whether you identify personally with the theme or are simply interested to learn more or to support the group’s efforts.

Below you’ll find an overview of some of our popular groups.

The Green network at ASML focuses on reducing and reversing the environmental impact of both our company and individual employees. Through regular events and newsletters, our employees are promoting sustainability leadership and responsibility.

As part of  Green , you can join a project or start your own initiative. Existing activities include global clean-up days and monthly talks from professionals. Other green initiatives include a switch to compostable coffee machine cups, and a flight CO2 compensation program. With support from Green, you can even identify and measure how your personal performance can contribute to ASML’s sustainability targets.

Camille, Nick and Tom, Green board members

“Green was formed by people with a shared mindset to take action on improving our company’s sustainability. It’s great to meet people from all over ASML, learn about what they do regarding sustainability and collaborate with them. I get to see the energy that our colleagues have to challenge our operations daily, and to work with so many people that are enthusiastic about sustainability and driven to improve ASML in this aspect.”

If you want to connect with people in different career phases

We have several networks for people in different stages of their life to connect with each other. Whether you are at the start of your career or nearing retirement, you’ll find a group where you can share knowledge and keep developing yourself. The best part is that these groups are not age-specific – no matter your age, you are welcome to join!

Next  is a thriving community of professionals who share ideas and network with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. As a member, you can join, lead and contribute to initiatives such as management lunches, lectures, workshops and trainings.

Seniors  is a group that supports colleagues throughout their career, and shares knowledge through mentorship, informal gatherings and events.

Lenette, business process analyst and board member of Seniors

“Seniors doesn’t stand for ‘old’ or ‘management’, but for ‘experienced’. Our network focuses on work-life balance, sustainable employability and preparation for the next stages of life. I enjoy organizing lectures on these topics.”

“Through Next, I’ve learned to find my way in our growing organization. I’ve also been able to get to know other enthusiastic people who are motivated to make ASML an even better place to work.“

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