Internship - Mechanical Design Engineer

ASML US, LLC; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in Wilton, CT is seeking a Summer Intern in Mechanical Design Engineering to develop hardware solutions for the lithography system and tooling. You will collaborate with design engineers, create detailed CAD designs, and support testing and integration.

The role emphasizes precision mechanics, opto-mechanics and 3D modelling. Candidates should be pursuing Mechanical Engineering with at least two years completed, familiar with kinematics, materials properties, and basic FEM.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree with at least two years completed.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling for design conceptualization and realization.
• Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics and material properties.
• Familiar with thermal and structural engineering fundamentals.
• Basic experience with analytical techniques and FEM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware solutions for lithography system and tooling.
• Work on Level Sensor Lens sub-system involving precision mechanics and opto-mechanics.
• Create CAD designs and detailed drawings; participate in prototype build and testing.
• Collaborate with designers and suppliers in a multidiscipline project team.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEM analysis

Materials properties

Thermal analysis

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree, 2 years completed

Job description

Internship - Mechanical Design Engineer

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 inChandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

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 inChandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Summer Intern in Mechanical Design Engineering, you will participate in developing hardware solutions for the lithography system and/or associated tooling. You will work on the Level Sensor Lens sub-system involving precision mechanics and/or opto-mechanics. Precision machine design at ASML starts with understanding the functional requirements and deriving specifications. You will collaborate with design engineers and sub-system architects in a multidiscipline project team to develop concepts, perform engineering analysis, build and test prototypes, generate detailed CAD designs, create engineering drawings, partner with suppliers, and support system integration and testing.

Education and Experience

Seeking an individual with a strong background in mechanical design and engineering. A background in mechanical design of mechatronics, precision design, or complex optical systems is desirable, as well as good complex mechanical system intuition.

• Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Optics, or related Engineering discipline and completed 2 years.
• Mechanical design exposure to kinematics, dynamics, material properties and behavior, and structural analysis.
• Experience with 3D solid modelling for design conceptualization and realization.
• Familiar with thermal and structural engineering fundamentals
• Basic experience with mechanical analytical techniques, including "first principle" engineering equations and Finite Element Analysis such as stress, strain, deformation, modal response, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to derive conclusions from analysis and make practical recommendations.
• Strong technical writing, communication and presentations skills.

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 to 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.

• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism
• Can learn and apply new information or skills
• 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
• Result driven - demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Collaborate effectively establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication

Other Information

• 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
• 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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