ASML · 21 hours ago
Internship- Surface Science, Forensics & Defect Control Summer 2026
Wilton Center, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerASML is a leading company in lithography machine development, aiming to produce faster and more efficient microchips. They are currently seeking an intern to investigate cleaning methodologies, understand contamination mechanisms, and communicate technical progress to management.
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Responsibilities
Investigate cleaning methodologies and their impact on different material surfaces, i.e. efficacy, positive and negative changes at the part surface
Understand particle & molecular contaminants transport mechanism in product and test equipment
Characterize type and amount of contamination by collecting contamination samples and performing relevant tests
Investigate material issues / challenges using appropriate material diagnostic tools like SEM, AFM, WLI, spectroscopy, etc
Clearly communicate progress and status of ongoing technical activities to senior management
Write cleanliness and contamination control procedures and train technicians to efficiently implement the procedure in manufacturing
Give presentation to the department at the end of the internship as well as poster to intern community
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelors (upcoming Junior or senior)/ master's degree in chemistry / related surface science / engineering fields
Strong background of course work and experimental and research background in chemistry, preferred focus on contamination and defect detection
Good understanding and experience in verification methods (white light interferometer, ICP-MS, SEM, AFM, ToF-SIMS, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, etc.)
Knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis and automation programming
Ability to work in the clean room environment implementing knowledge in material and material interaction (especially glass, ceramics, thin film materials, gasses, etc.), with deep understanding of the fundamentals of friction and wear processes
Excellent experimental skills
Be able to interface with multidisciplinary groups and work effectively in a team and be willing to take on responsibility
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
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
Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements
Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer
Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines
Possess strong ownership characteristics – demonstrated commitment to achieving results on time
Have strong written and oral communicative skills – ability to communicate effectively within your team
Demonstrated “team player” with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills
Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups, and be willing to take on responsibility, follow through and keep multiple simultaneous tasks on schedule
Be able to quickly acquire technical knowledge from documentation and on-the-job training and be capable of thoroughly investigating technical issues (analytically and hands-on in a lab)
Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Pursuing Master's or PhD degree in chemistry / related surface science / engineering fields
Company
ASML
ASML is a manufacturer of chip-making equipment.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$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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