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ASML

Manufactures photolithography systems for semiconductors

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Mechanical Engineering Research

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2026San Diego, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering and have completed at least two years of the degree.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
  • The candidate must have mechanical design exposure to kinematics, dynamics, material properties and behavior, and structural analysis.
  • The candidate must have experience with 3D solid modeling for design conceptualization and realization.
  • The candidate must have basic experience with mechanical analytical techniques, including first-principles engineering equations and finite element analysis for stress, strain, deformation, and modal response.
  • The candidate must be able to derive conclusions from analysis and make practical recommendations.
  • The candidate must be able to interface with multidisciplinary groups, including senior leadership.
  • The candidate must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
  • The candidate must be able to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail, work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision, and follow procedures within specified timelines.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under the Export Administration Regulations before beginning work; business demands may require immediate eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and test portions of the EUV lithography light source and associated metrology, including subsystems involving robotics, mechatronics, precision mechanics, or opto-mechanics.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and system architects in a multidisciplinary project team to develop concepts, perform engineering analysis, build and test prototypes, create detailed computer-aided design models, generate engineering drawings, work with suppliers, and support system integration and testing.
  • Develop and document mechanical designs for EUV test systems from concept through completion and testing.
  • Work with the project lead engineer to develop, analyze, and fabricate components and assemblies.
  • Create mechanical system and subsystem specifications to meet performance requirements.
  • Create detailed computer-aided design drawings for manufacturing.
  • Analyze and select materials and verify design accuracy.
  • Define test plans, perform testing, and write test reports.
  • Present and document concepts, designs, and test results through written evaluations.
  • Calculate mechanical tolerance stack-ups, particularly as they affect optical alignment.
  • Analyze the mechanical and thermal stability of optical assemblies using finite element analysis and other analytical tools.
  • Contribute to developing alignment and assembly processes for optical instruments.
  • Collaborate with optics and systems engineering groups on optical subassembly design.
  • Collaborate with vendors on fabrication of mechanical parts, mechanisms, and optics.
  • Read optical and/or mechanical drawings.
  • Collect and document mechanical engineering best practices.
  • Carry out internship project responsibilities that may be partly determined by the candidate's interests and background.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A background in mechanical design of mechatronics, precision design, or complex optical systems is desirable.
  • Strong intuition for complex mechanical systems is desirable.

About the Company

ASML

Manufactures photolithography systems for semiconductors

ASML makes photolithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines that print circuits on silicon wafers. EUV enables finer features than DUV by using shorter-wavelength light. The company earns revenue from selling the machines and from installation, maintenance, and upgrades, and it differentiates itself by its dominant position in high-end lithography and a global services network serving major chipmakers like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Veldhoven, Netherlands
Founded
1984

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