Physics | Optics internship: investigation of optical systems

ASML; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship compensation

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in the Netherlands is offering an internship focused on investigating optical systems within their research department. The position is suited for Master's students in Physics or Optics and requires an affinity for physical modelling or optical experiments. Interns will work on various topics including optimizing optical properties, exploring new metrology concepts, and conducting experiments. The internships typically last from 5 to 12 months and require a commitment of 4-5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Currently a Master's student willing to perform an internship.
• Possess programming knowledge in relevant languages.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Optimize properties of optical systems and photonics.
• Explore novel optical metrology concepts.
• Investigate new light sources and detectors.
• Develop analytical and/or numerical physical models.
• Design and conduct experiments, interpret results.

Skills

Affinity with physical modelling

Programming languages (Mathematica, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW)

Effective problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Advanced English proficiency

Education

Master's student in Physics, Optics or related field

Master's in Optics

Tools

Mathematica

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Physics | Optics internship: investigation of optical systems

ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. We provide chipmakers with sophisticated hardware to achieve lithographic patterning of several nm-size microchip features. The unprecedented precision and accuracy of our tools would not be possible without highly advanced optical measurement systems. Therefore, ASML Research continuously explores novel methods to generate, manipulate, illuminate, and measure light at wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Your Assignment

ASML Research offers various internship opportunities that involve either theoretical or experimental investigation on optical systems, critical for the future of ASML. You will join a collaborative environment in our department where you will be supported by diverse experts in Optics and Metrology.

During your internship assignment, you may work on one or more of the topics below:

• Apply your theoretical knowledge to optimize properties of optical systems and photonics;
• Explore novel optical metrology concepts;
• Investigate new light sources and detectors;
• Develop analytical and/or numerical physical models to understand the behaviour of advanced light sources;
• Design and conduct experiments, interpret results and communicate findings;
• Support setup automations to enable efficient measurements;

Internships may be more theoretical (analytical / numerical) or experimental, depending on your preferences. You will work in a multidisciplinary team of experts with access to experimental setups, where theoretical insights can be explored in practice. During the internship, you may come up with improvements and new ideas for ASML.

Your Profile

To be a fit for an internship at ASML Research, you:

• Have an affinity with either physical modelling and Fourier analysis or optical experiments and hardware control;
• Have knowledge of programming languages such as Mathematica, MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW;
• Are currently a Master's student in Physics, Optics or a related field;
• Are a committed individual with effective problem-solving and communication skills;
• Are advanced in spoken and written English.

The internships at ASML Research are intended for Master's apprentice or graduation (thesis) internships. The internships require a commitment of 4-5 days a week, with a typical duration of 5 to 12 months. The internship content, start date and duration can be discussed during the interview and/or adjusted based on your interests and needs. ASML provides internship compensation and if you receive an offer, you will be informed about it.

Eligibility requirements you need to meet:

• 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 willingness to relocate;
• If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents required 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 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.

About Us

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.