This is an ASML job in Berlin, and for the right person it can be a real opportunity. ASML is a semiconductor company, and in this role you’d operate precision machines that make parts for computer-chip equipment. The listing mentions further training and development opportunities, and you’ll need a good command of both German and English to work comfortably there. We searched hard to find this job for you, so please read all the details below carefully. It will make applying easier and save you problems later.
ASML is hiring a Machine and Equipment Operator at its Berlin site in Neukölln. Employees there make key components for ASML’s lithography systems, including optical parts, assemblies and systems made of glass, glass-ceramics and ceramics. The work is high-tech small-batch, single-part and prototype production, so every piece matters.
Is This Job for You?
This job suits people who like exact, careful work and don’t mind following written procedures. You’d work with tight tolerances, measure parts, record results and flag problems, instead of racing through a pile of identical items. If you enjoy precision and take quality seriously, it’s worth a close look. If you find repetitive, detail-heavy work tiring, think carefully before applying, because the listing says focus has to stay high during repetitive tasks and shift work.
The Role at a Glance
- Company: ASML
- Location: Berlin Neukölln, Germany
- Job: Machine and Equipment Operator (Maschinen- und Anlagenbediener:in)
- Working time: 35 hours per week (collective working time), shift-based
- Pay: Under the IG Metall company-specific collective wage agreement, including a 13th month’s salary and variable components (exact figure not stated)
- Vacation: 30 days (stated in the German version of the listing)
- Apply: [Apply tareeqa yahan likhein]
What You Would Do
Based on the listing, your work would include:
- Inspecting components and supporting parts when they arrive and before they leave
- Preparing components, tools and equipment according to work instructions
- Setting up, loading and operating EDM, surface grinding and laser equipment
- Measuring workpieces and tools during production and checking the results against documentation
- Running UV bonding processes and crack inspections as instructed
- Recording results, quality deviations and production status in the company’s systems
- Cleaning and maintaining machines and measuring equipment, and adjusting approved parameters within your area of responsibility
Key Terms, Explained
- EDM (electrical discharge machining): shaping hard materials using controlled electrical sparks (in German, Erodieren)
- Surface grinding: removing material to make a flat, precise surface
- Metrology: the science of measurement, which in this job means checking parts against exact specifications
- UV bonding: joining parts with an adhesive that cures under ultraviolet light
- ERP / SAP: business software used to track materials and production
What ASML Asks For
Training and experience. The listing asks for completed vocational training of at least three years in a technical or manufacturing-related field. It also wants experience in EDM machining, metrology, precision manufacturing, surface grinding or a comparable production environment.
Practical skills. You need to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation, use Microsoft Excel and Word in production, and have knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP. Experience handling solvents and manufacturing materials in a controlled environment is also listed.
Attitude. The listing expects a willingness to work in shifts and to develop additional technical qualifications.
Skills that matter. Accuracy with tight tolerances, following standardized processes, spotting deviations and raising them at the right time, adapting to changing priorities, working with technicians and engineers, and staying reliable and concentrated during repetitive tasks.
Why Documentation Is a Big Part of the Job
Several tasks in the listing involve recording things: results, deviations and production status. In precision manufacturing, a measurement nobody wrote down can’t be trusted later. If you’ve worked with quality records or inspection reports before, say so clearly in your CV. Being comfortable with Excel, Word and SAP will help you here too.
Pay and Benefits
Pay follows the IG Metall company-specific collective agreement. The listing also mentions a 13th month’s salary, variable pay and shift allowances. Other benefits listed include:
- Reimbursement of moving costs for you and your family (the German version says this applies from a distance of 100 km)
- An employee share purchase plan
- Training and development opportunities
- Organized childcare and vacation care
- Health and well-being programs
- Commute support: company transit pass, parking card and bike purchase program
Terms can change, so check the current details in the official posting before you decide.
Shift Work: What to Ask
The listing says the job is shift-based and mentions shift allowances, but it doesn’t describe the shift model. Ask how many shifts there are, whether night work is included, and how shifts are planned. Shift patterns affect sleep, family time and commuting, so get the details before you accept.
Language
The listing is published in English and German, but it doesn’t state a required language level. Since safety instructions, work documents and teamwork all rely on clear communication, confirm what level the employer expects.
Application Checklist
- Check that you have at least three years of vocational training in a technical field
- List your EDM, grinding, metrology or precision manufacturing experience with years next to each
- Mention your Excel, Word and SAP experience
- Note any experience with solvents or controlled production environments
- Confirm you can work shifts
- Apply using the official method
Quick Questions
Do I need SAP experience?
The listing asks for knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, so mention any experience you have.
Does the company help with relocation?
Yes, the listing mentions reimbursement of moving costs for you and your family. The German version says this starts at 100 km distance.
Is this a permanent job?
The listing doesn’t say. Ask the employer.
How to Apply
Please read this listing carefully before applying, and send your resume accordingly, so you don’t run into any problems later.