Internship - Applications Engineer

Introduction to the job

In the CLS division in San Diego, we design and manufacture Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lasers, used directly in the chipmaking process. Far from a basic “consumer” laser, these machines are complex, powerful, and flexible. The lasers we make require: durable and high-speed precise motion-controlled optics to maintain wavelength to femtometer accuracy under high laser powers; advanced materials to endure the harsh Fluorine-rich environments and high powers; clever mechanical designs to allow high performance and fit all the parts within a confined space, but still allow easy manufacturing and servicing; very fast high power electronics and electrical designs to deliver short high voltage pulses at precise timing to control pulse energy within hundredths of a percent; gas flows at hurricane speeds to keep the laser discharge area clear; cutting edge controllers and algorithms to deliver stable and consistent performance and automate all operations; and advanced real-time electronics, firmware and software to control the laser and interact with other equipment. The laser needs to minimize use of expensive or rare resources like energy or Neon gas. It needs to actively control temperatures, pressures, gas concentrations and voltages precisely to maintain good performance. It must react instantly to changing customer demands and environmental conditions. And it needs to do all of this, operating continuously and reliably for months while producing billions of perfect light pulses, without any human intervention or downtime.

Solving these challenges requires expertise in system engineering, optics, physics, controls, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, test engineering, embedded software and firmware, manufacturing, industrialization, and more. If you like extreme challenges and want to help bring the next generation of technology to the world, then come join ASML

The goal of the internship is for you to learn about working in a corporate setting and to provide hands on experience solving real world problems in a team environment.

Interns will typically be required to document and present their findings as well as make an end of summer presentation to the group about what they achieved during their internship.

The student must have access to high speed internet, be available during Pacific time zone hours, meet via Microsoft Teams on a regular basis and work independently.

This internship will be on-site at the San Diego campus for 12 weeks in summer 2025. Applicants mut be enrolled in a program through at least fall 2025.

Role and responsibilities

The ideal candidate has python coding skills, is willing and able to learn the use of a commercial lithography simulator to simulate CD variation as function of wafer topography based on various Customer use cases and Customer wafer topography data.  We will apply several potential corrections to determine the effectiveness of this solutions to determine potential improvements in CD variation. 

Daily face to face discussions to maintain project focus, bi-weekly informal reports, 4th and 8th week formal report with a final report in week 12 to the greater San Diego, San Jose and Veldhoven stakeholders.

Education and experience

Candidate must be studying for an undergraduate degree in the fields of Lithography Science, Physics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related fields

• A successful candidate will have knowledge of Semiconductor processing, Lithography optics and simulation (ie: Hyperlith, Prolith) with some background in Matlab along with Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Possess strong ownership characteristics and commitment to achieving results on time

• Have strong written and oral communication skills

• Be a demonstrated “team player” with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills

• Have strong problem solving skills and the ability to take initiative

  • Be willing to be “wrong” at times and be open to the ideas of to influence, etc.

  • Can add preferred skills, education and/or experience, which are considered a plus when identifying top candidates

Skills

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. 

• Can learn and apply new information or skills.

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.

• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.

• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.

• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer.

• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other information

The California base annual salary / hourly range for this role is currently $17/hr - $45/hr. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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