Internship – Mechatronics Engineer

Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The scope of the mechatronics intern is to help develop and/or improve on simulation models to better predict performance of future systems in the EUV business line. This output of this work would be to evaluate and potential define new features of our next generation reticle handler.

Role and Responsibilities

The reticle handler module is responsible for moving the customer reticles from the external world via the load port to our reticle stage sub module for exposure. The mechatronics team is responsible for the key performance of the Reticle Handler such as throughput and reticle exchange time. To meet the customer roadmap, our systems need to increase these performance metrics. The scope of the mechatronics intern is to help develop and/or improve on simulation models to better predict performance of future systems in the EUV business line. This output of this work would be to evaluate and potential define new features of our next generation reticle handler.

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. Must be available for 12 weeks for one of these sessions starting with the following dates: 6/2/2027 or 6/14/2027

Education and Experience

• Must be pursuing a degree in mechatronics, robotics, controls specialization
• Completed 2 years of college

• Experienced using Matlab simulation tools
• Experienced using CAD NX skills and interfacing NX model with Matlab
• Code experience in C++/Python

• Ability to pick up new simulation software (e.g. robot suites)

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills:

• Drive their own scope based on problem statement

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

• 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

• 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

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in ​Wilton, Connecticut​. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach and stretch

• Occasionally required to move around the campus

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently $17.00 - $53.00. 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. Our recruiters can share more information about our bonus program, benefits and equity during the hiring process.

This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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 the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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