Chemical Engineering | Process Engineering internship: CO₂ handling strategy

Introduction

The Process Technology team ensures the critical utilities that enable ASML’s manufacturing operations. These include systems for cooling water, high‑purity gases, vacuum management and safety. As hydrogen becomes more important for our future systems, on‑site production through methanol reforming creates a continuous CO2 stream. This internship focuses on defining how this CO2 should be managed in a practical, scalable and robust way. Your work will directly shape how future hydrogen systems are implemented at ASML.

Your assignment

You will explore how CO2 from on‑site hydrogen production can be handled or reused. You will assess realistic approaches, work with engineers across utilities and develop a fact‑based recommendation. The goal is a clear and implementable direction, not a theoretical comparison. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Define the CO2 stream in practical engineering terms

• Identify and assess realistic handling approaches

• Evaluate reuse, conditioning, storage or off‑site options

• Compare directions based on simplicity, cost and reliability

• Explore potential CO2 use cases on or near the site

• Validate concepts using calculations or modelling

• Work with engineers, suppliers and system owners

This is a master’s (thesis) internship for a minimum of 5 months. It requires an investment of 40 hours per week, out of which 3 days per week are onsite in Veldhoven. The start date is projected at the end of August 2026.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are enrolled in a master’s degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a related study program.

• Have strong fundamentals in heat and mass balance, thermodynamics and process behaviour

• Are comfortable working with real constraints and incomplete information

• Are willing to question the status quo and drive towards clear conclusions

• Are able to communicate in English at a professional level.

Other requirements you need to meet:

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;

• Attach your cover letter with a clear motivation why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;

• You need to be located in the Netherlands to be perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter includes the willingness to relocate.

• If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement).

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.

Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.