Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most inventive minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have eighteen office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The Root Cause Investigation Materials Science internship is a hands-on opportunity to work in a lab environment supporting experimentation and analysis by using a variety of materials characterization techniques. You will work closely with our droplet generator root cause analysis team to own a specific test or project in support of our EUV technology. This project will be determined based on the company needs during the time of the internship and your personal skill sets and interests.

Role and responsibilities

Brainstorm and investigate hypotheses in support of our droplet generator root cause analysis.

Design and execute experiments to test these hypotheses.

Perform sample prep for microscopy inspection and other testing.

Work closely with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to investigate scientific and technical problems and challenges; evaluate and recommend solutions.

Validate concepts through experiments.

Obtain and analyze data using advanced materials characterization techniques, such as SEM-EDS/EBSD/WDS, TEM, AFM, XRF, FIB, or surface profilometry.

Document and present work results.

Analyze work performed by external labs to fulfill project needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

Studying towards a bachelors or advanced degree in a science or engineering department, such as Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Requires a solid conceptual understanding and firsthand experience with a wide variety of modern materials characterization techniques (such as Optical Microscopy, SEM, EBSD, EDS, WDS, TEM, etc.).

Ability to translate and statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems and solutions through written and graphical formats.

Strong logical reasoning.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly explaining technical issues and ideas to peers and management.

Proficient in MS Office Applications specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Can work effectively under deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Working at the forefront of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

Can learn and apply new information or skills.

Must be able to read and interpret material characterization data , information, and documents.

Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

Ability to complete assignments with high accuracy.

Ability to perform effectively in an evolving environment with changing workloads.

Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.

Identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customers.

Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.

The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus including working while fully gowned in a clean room environment.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The employee may be required to travel based on business needs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.

Extended periods of time in a clean room environment should be expected. Requires gowning in Class 10K gowning protocol.

May need to work in labs with equipment that emit high-pitched noise.

May spend extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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