ASML is cutting 1,700 jobs in the Netherlands. Most cuts hit the technology and IT departments. The company announced this on January 28, 2026.
The company calls this “operational optimization.” They’re trimming the tech and IT teams.
Tech companies do this regularly now. Support functions get evaluated. Cloud services and automation tools exist. Someone has to go.
All 1,700 cuts are in the Netherlands. Administrative and support roles take the hit. Manufacturing and research stay untouched.
Semiconductor equipment companies do this assessment every year. Demand shifts. Competition grows. Margins get squeezed.
ASML calls this streamlining, not cost cutting. The wording matters. The timing matches typical corporate planning cycles.
The company says implementation will follow established procedures. Affected employees will receive guidance. Details are still being discussed.
The restructuring is expected to improve operational efficiency. For now.
