Internship - Mechanical Engineer

Introduction of the job

ASML develops lithography systems that enable chipmakers to produce smaller, more powerful, energy-efficient microchips. Our Development & Engineering team in Wilton, CT designs precision mechanical subsystems for these machines.

As a summer intern, you will collaborate with engineers and fellow interns to develop lithography subsystems and tooling involving robotics, mechatronics, precision mechanics, and/or opto-mechanics.

This position is on-site in Wilton, CT, with in-person collaboration, training, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Translate functional requirements into design concepts; conduct research, feasibility studies, and engineering analyses to evaluate trade-offs.

• Create CAD models and engineering drawings; build and test prototypes; collaborate with suppliers and support system integration and testing.

• Plan and track assigned work, communicate findings and risks, and deliver accurate technical documentation on time.

• Develop solutions that meet performance, cost, safety, and compliance needs; follow EHS policies and identify and mitigate safety risks.

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

Education & experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, with at least two years completed.
• Familiarity with CAD software and 3D modeling

• Effective written and spoken English communication skills.

Skills

• Eagerness to learn, apply feedback, and collaborate across disciplines while respecting different perspectives.

• Attention to detail, ability to interpret technical information, and ownership of assignments, quality, and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and in a team, adapt to changing priorities, and identify improvements.

Other

• Work includes sitting, walking around campus, keyboarding, handling equipment, bending, reaching, and stretching.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required up to approximately 10%, depending on business needs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs):

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Cleanroom work requires coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves, following ISO 9000/14000 standards.

• The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.

• Safely working around lasers; on ladders; on platforms; around chemicals; near strong magnetic fields; around high voltage and currents.

The current base hourly range for this role is currently:

$18.00 to $48.00 per hour

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

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.

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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