Mechanical Engineering | Robotics internship: cobot actuator applications

Introduction

The Actuator Tooling team at ASML develops solutions for manufacturing high‑precision actuators used in advanced lithography systems. The team continuously improves efficiency, repeatability, and safety in both development and manufacturing environments. In this internship, you will explore how collaborative robots can support actuator prototyping and production activities. Your work will help shape future automation concepts within ASML. This internship is based in Veldhoven.

Your assignment

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on the integration of collaborative robots in a high‑precision environment. The focus is on applying robotic assistance to real actuator design and manufacturing challenges. You will work hands‑on with concepts, experiments, and evaluations that support future industrial use.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Gathering requirements from stakeholders regarding safety, performance, and interfaces

• Designing concepts for cobot‑supported actuator tasks

• Developing and validating a cobot‑enabled application

• Evaluating feasibility related to accuracy, cycle time, ergonomics, and risks

• Running experiments to verify precision, repeatability, and robustness

• Analyzing results and translating findings into clear recommendations

• Creating a roadmap toward potential industrialization of the solution

This is a Bachelor or Master internship for minimum 6 months, 5 days per week (3 days on‑site). The start date of this internship is as of September 2026. It is possible to start this internship earlier.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, systems and control, or industrial automation

• Enjoy hands‑on work and exploring robotics in high‑precision environments

• Are skilled in mechanical or robotic concept development

• Have experience with 3D computer‑aided design software

• Are collaborative and comfortable working with diverse technical stakeholders

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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