ASML · 2 weeks ago
Internship - Optical Engineering Summer 2026
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $48/hr
Start in 2026 SummerASML is a leading company in the development of lithography machines essential for producing advanced microchips. They are seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to assist with the design, testing, and development of optical and opto-mechanical metrology sub-systems for EUV radiation control.
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Responsibilities
Perform Optical design, optical tolerancing and modeling with CodeV and/or Zemax
Physical Optics Simulation (wave propagation, partial coherence calculation and other optical effects) in Matlab, FRED and CodeV or other suitable design tools
Perform Polarization optics error budgeting and polarization modeling
Building and aligning complex sensors using diverse mechanical, collimation and interferometry subsystems
Test stand design and build: concept, error budget, realization
Optical sensors Hardware build and debugging
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in optical engineering or closely related areas of engineering and physics
Demonstrate some experience in optical design and tolerancing using CodeV or equivalent SW package
Experience in physical optics modeling with FRED or equivalent SW package
Optical sensors alignment experience using diverse alignment strategy and tools like optical collimators, mechanical gaging and interferometers
Optical sensor metrology test design and build
Expertise with diverse optical technologies and devices: polarization devices, relays, objectives, light sources, fibers, camera and detectors
Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work
Can learn and apply new information or skills
Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents
Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism
Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability
Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements
Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication
Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift
Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology prior to beginning work
Preferred
Master or a Ph.D degree preferred
Company
ASML
ASML is a manufacturer of chip-making equipment.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$526.46M2022-05-10Post Ipo Debt· $526.46M
1995-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Christophe Fouquet
President and Chief Executive Officer
Marco Pieters
Chief Technology Officer
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