Software Engineering internship: DfX tool creation

Introduction

The Machine Conditioning EUV Source team designs and delivers thermal, vacuum, and fluid tin supply solutions for ASML’s extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources. These solutions are essential for meeting power and throughput roadmaps in the EUV source business line. This internship focuses on creating a tool that provides feedback on Design for Excellence (DfX) for mechanical designs.

Your assignment

You will work on developing and improving a design tool that can provide feedback regarding design for excellence (DfX) for mechanical designs. The tool should offer intuitive functionality and automation features to enhance usability and efficiency. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with interns and colleagues on tool design aspects.
• Work on a specific tool's improvements, including
  • Intuitive UI/UX: improve user interface and user experience with customizable layouts and shortcuts, and implement context‑aware help and tutorials for better usability;
  • Develop design automation and scripting capabilities;
  • Add accessibility features to support diverse user needs;
  • Ensure the tool is easy to maintain and scalable for the future.

Your profile

To be a match for this internship, you:

• Are busy with your master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar;
• Have knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA) to automate repetitive tasks;
• Have knowledge of UI/UX design principles;
• Have a proactive approach and a curiosity‑driven mind;
• Have good communication skills in English (verbal and written).

This is a Master's non‑thesis internship for 3‑5 days a week with a duration of minimum 6 months. The start date is around January/February 2026.

Other requirements

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;
• You are located in the Netherlands to perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter includes the willingness to relocate;
• If you are a non‑EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement).

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 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.