ASML

Computer Science | Artificial intelligence internship: AI workflow optimization

ASML  •  Veldhoven, NL (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Introduction

The TWINSCAN Factory (TF) OE Quality department drives quality excellence and continuous improvement within ASML’s manufacturing environment in Veldhoven. In this Business Analytics | Artificial Intelligence internship: workflow optimization, you will explore how artificial intelligence can help teams work more efficiently and make better-informed decisions. You will identify opportunities to improve recurring activities and business processes through practical AI applications. By developing and validating proof-of-concepts, you will contribute to measurable operational improvements.

Your assignment

During this internship, you will investigate how AI and data-driven approaches can support operational and quality-related processes. You will analyze workflows, engage with stakeholders, and identify opportunities where technology can create business value. You will critically evaluate potential solutions and translate improvement opportunities into practical proof-of-concepts. Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Analyze recurring activities, workflows, and business processes
  • Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement
  • Research and evaluate suitable artificial intelligence and automation solutions
  • Develop and validate proof-of-concepts using Python, data processing, and generative AI techniques
  • Assess the feasibility, expected impact, and scalability of proposed improvements
  • Present recommendations and insights to stakeholders in a clear and structured manner
  • Support knowledge sharing and contribute to future AI initiatives within the department

This is a bachelor/master non-thesis internship for minimum 5 months, minimum 3 days per week (2 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of February 2027.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

  • Are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
  • Have experience with Python, data processing, and generative AI
  • Are able to analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Demonstrate an independent, analytical, and proactive working style
  • Communicate effectively in English and collaborate with stakeholders from different backgrounds

Experience with development environments, workflow automation, business intelligence, or data platforms is considered an advantage. This may include experience with tools such as Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Databricks, n8n, Lovable, or similar technologies. However, specific tool experience is not required.

If you are excited about combining technology, process improvement, and business impact, this could be the right opportunity for you. Through this internship you will gain hands-on experience with AI applications, stakeholder engagement, workflow optimization, and operational excellence. You will help shape practical solutions that create measurable value while contributing to continuous improvement within ASML.

Other requirements you need to meet:

  • You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship, and you are at least 18 years old at the start of the internship;
  • 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);
  • You attach your cover letter with a clear motivation on 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 application shows the willingness to relocate.

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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ASML

About ASML

Who are we?

ASML is an innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. We make machines that chipmakers use to mass produce microchips. Founded in 1984 in the Netherlands with just a handful of employees, we’ve now grown to over 40,000 employees, 143 nationalities and more than 60 locations around the world.

What do we do?

We provide chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. Our lithography systems use ultraviolet light to create billions of tiny structures on silicon that together make up a microchip. We push our technology to new limits to enable our customers to create smaller, faster and more powerful chips.

Who are our people?

While you may think that only engineers and mathematicians work at ASML, you'll be surprised to find out that our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Across ASML, we have dedicated teams that manage customer support, communications and media, IT, software development and more. Every team in the company is essential for pushing our technology and the industry forward.

If you love to tackle challenges and innovate in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment with all the flexibility and freedom to unleash your full potential, ASML is the place to be.

Join us!

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Veldhoven, NL
Year Founded
1984
Website
asml.com
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