
Within ASML, the EUV Source Mechatronics team focuses on the dynamic performance of optical elements in the EUV source module. As an intern in this department you contribute to improving how vibration effects from liquid cooling flows are represented in early design stages. These vibrations can impact system performance, so accurate and efficient modelling methods are essential. This internship gives you the opportunity to combine theory, modelling, and experimental validation. You will work in an innovative environment where your research directly supports system performance improvements.
In this internship you will research and improve methods used to represent flow-induced disturbance forces in structural dynamics models. You will explore ways to simplify early-stage modelling while maintaining sufficient accuracy for performance prediction. Your findings will help define improved ways of working for future designs. Your main responsibilities will be:
Study existing methods used to tune flow-induced forces within ASML and in literature
Analyze limitations of current modelling approaches in early design phases
Propose improved methods for representing flow-induced disturbance forces
Perform simulations and compare different modelling approaches
Validate proposed methods using measurement data
Document findings and recommendations in a structured report
Present results to stakeholders within the team
This is a master’s thesis internship for minimum 6 months till 9 months , 5 days per week (4 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of September 2026.
To be suitable for the internship, you:
Are pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or applied physics
Experience with programming/modelling in Matlab.
Have a background in Fluid Dynamics and or structural dynamics
Have strong analytical skills and a structured way of working
Show curiosity and a proactive mindset in research tasks
Communicate clearly in English and collaborate effectively in a team
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.
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