Mechanical Engineering | Industrial Engineering internship: exploring use cases for inspection cobot

Introduction

The P&PM Automation and Digitalization team explores new technologies that can improve quality, efficiency, and traceability in ASML’s manufacturing processes. The team evaluates solutions used by suppliers and investigates challenges on the shop floor that may benefit from automation. As part of this work, the team is introducing its first automated inspection cobot to assess how robotic inspection can support production. This internship will help validate the system and determine where it can strengthen or replace manual inspection tasks. You will contribute to shaping future inspection methods within ASML.

Your assignment

You will work with a new automated inspection cobot that is being tested for use in ASML’s high-tech manufacturing environment. You will explore how well the cobot detects contamination and mechanical defects, and you will assess where robotic inspection can support existing workflows. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify opportunities and understand practical constraints. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute a structured validation plan for the automated inspection cobot

• Test repeatability, robustness, and detection performance on real ASML components

• Assess detection accuracy for scratches, contamination, discoloration, or mechanical deviations

• Identify system limitations and propose improvements

• Explore potential use cases with stakeholders across the organization

• Evaluate workflow impact and operator interaction for each use case

• Document findings and create recommendations for future deployment

This is a bachelor’s or master’s internship (non-thesis) for a minimum of 5 months, 32–40 hours per week (practical work fully on-site; test plan work 2–3 days hybrid). The start date of this internship is project at the end of August 2026, but an earlier start date is possible.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or a related field

• Are interested in robotics, automation, or machine vision

• Work in a structured and clear way when reporting findings

• Are proactive, self‑driven, and enjoy hands‑on problem solving

• Are confident in communicating and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States 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 ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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.

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