Data Science - AI internship: audit automation solutions

asml; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML is offering an internship in Internal Audit to develop Data & AI solutions that support day-to-day audit activities. You will work on real business challenges, build prototypes, and translate requirements into usable tools under senior guidance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in CS, AI, or data-related fields, with practical Python/SQL experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and SQL
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly

Responsibilities

• Identify audit activities that can be improved through automation and analytics
• Build and test prototypes using Python, SQL, and AI-enabled technologies
• Extract, prepare, and analyze data to generate actionable insights
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reusable analytical solutions
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Document methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and user guidance
• Present results, recommendations, and lessons learned to stakeholders

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/AI/Data Science

Job description

Introduction

Internal Audit at ASML helps strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls through assurance and advisory services. As part of its Internal Audit 2030 strategy, the team is expanding its Data & AI capabilities to improve audit quality, increase coverage, and work more efficiently. In this internship, you will help develop practical data-driven and AI-enabled solutions that support day-to-day audit activities. You will work with experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects at the intersection of technology, business processes, and risk. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in a global technology company.

Your assignment

During this internship, you will help develop, test, and improve practical Data & AI solutions for Internal Audit. You will work on real business challenges and translate ideas into usable tools and insights. Together with the team, you will identify opportunities where analytics, automation, and AI can create value.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Identify audit activities that can be improved through automation and analytics
• Build and test prototypes using Python, SQL, and AI-enabled technologies
• Extract, prepare, and analyze data to generate actionable insights
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reusable analytical solutions
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Document methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and user guidance
• Present results, recommendations, and lessons learned to stakeholders

This internship will result in one or more tested solutions, clear documentation, and a final presentation with recommendations for future improvements. The internship provides hands‑on experience with analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence in a business environment.

This is a end bachelor or master internship (non‑thesis) for minimum 5 months up to 12 months, minimum 4 days per week (3 days on‑site). The start date of this internship is as of January/February.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Management, Business Analytics, or a related technical field
• Have practical experience with Python and/or SQL
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Take a proactive and collaborative approach to your work
• Structure and document your work in a clear and organized manner

This internship is a great opportunity to learn how data, analytics, and AI can support assurance and advisory activities. You will gain experience translating business needs into technical solutions while developing a deeper understanding of governance, risk management, and business processes within ASML. Through this internship, you will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to innovative solutions with real business impact.

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.

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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