Mechanical Engineering internship: Developing a common reticle stage support frame

Introduction

The Mechanical Constructions group within ASML’s Development & Engineering organization designs large, high‑precision mechanical structures for DUV scanners in Eindhoven. One of these structures is the reticle stage support frame, which is the frame that supports the Reticle Stage, a critical element that supports accurate wafer patterning. Over time, multiple design variants have been developed using different production methods. In this Mechanical Engineering internship, you will help define one common, future‑proof design tailored to the selected manufacturing technique. This internship gives you hands‑on experience in industrial design for manufacturing within a high‑tech environment.

Your assignment

In this Mechanical Engineering internship: reticle stage support frame design, you will analyze existing designs and translate them into a manufacturable and cost‑efficient solution. You will work closely with engineers from the Mechanical Constructions group to balance structural performance, material choices, and production constraints. The assignment focuses on applying design‑for‑manufacturing principles in a real industrial context. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Study existing reticle stage support frame design variants, their current manufacturing techniques and the machine surroundings

• Compare manufacturing techniques and evaluate their impact on cost, quality, and scalability

• Explore new design concepts that enable standardization and production efficiency

• Select suitable materials based on mechanical performance and manufacturability

• Perform strength and stiffness analyses to validate the proposed design

• Translate analysis results into a clear and documented mechanical design

• Present findings and design recommendations to the engineering team

This is a bachelor internship for 5-7 months, minimum 5 days per week (2-3 days on‑site). The start date of this internship is as of September 2026 and is flexible.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

• Are looking for a bachelor internship

• Have knowledge of mechanical design and design‑for‑manufacturing principles

• Are analytical and structured when solving technical problems

• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with engineers from different backgrounds

• Have knowledge of parametric design software, preferably Siemens NX

This Mechanical Engineering internship is based at the ASML High Tech campus in Eindhoven and is well suited for students who want to strengthen their mechanical design skills in a high‑tech industrial setting. During this internship, you will gain experience with industrial engineering challenges while contributing to designs that support next‑generation semiconductor systems. If you are motivated to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice, this internship offers a strong foundation for your future engineering career.

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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