Mechatronics Internship: Industrial Transformation of Motion Control Platform

Introduction

The design of ASML machines is driven by the need for faster, more precise and more accurate silicon wafers. The production of our machines, also called throughput, is measured by the amount of silicon wafers per hour processed. Faster machines also mean more cycles and increased loads, which present a challenge for the lifetime of ASML products. The Test and Measuring Facilities department performs reliability and functional tests at higher acceleration than the ASML machines. The high loads are required to prove lifetime in a shorter time frame. Motion control of our test benches is extremely challenging because we use fast setpoint generation and data acquisition. For example, full dynamic system optimization may require a multi-axis amplifier synchronized with up to ten motors in parallel with feedback control. The current motion control platform has become obsolete and the transition to a new platform from our supplier is required. This brings a new set of challenges to integration, communication and capabilities of this equipment.

Your assignment

In this assignment, you will gather and understand the current usage requirements. You will then deep dive into the (new) platform. As part of this project, you will perform an assessment of capabilities and functionalities of the (new) product and additionally find solutions to match and improve current performance. You will have the chance to perform the hardware and software integration, which will give you a full understanding of the system. Moreover, you will develop software/applications for motion control. Designing and building of a control system is required for performance assessment.

This is a Master Graduation internship for 9 months with 5 days per week ( at least 3 days onsite). The start date of this internship is as soon as possible.

Your profile

To be a match for this internship, you:

• Are busy with your master's in Mechatronics or Systems and Control;

• Are able to design control strategies and software for Motion Control;

• Are skilled in tooling like LabVIEW and Python (plus);

• Are driven by curiosity and have a hands-on mentality;

• Have good communication skills in English (verbal and written).

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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