Co-Op Mechanical Design Engineer Summer-Fall 2026 (Internship)

ASML US including its affiliates and subsidiaries bring together the most creative 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 worlds 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 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler Arizona San Jose and San Diego California Wilton Connecticut and Hillsboro Oregon.

Founded in 1984 ASML is the worlds leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry manufacturing complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or microchips. The mission of the Mechanical Development department is to design and develop the complex mechanics for these machines which are some of the highest precision products ever produced in the world. This position is based on-site in Wilton CT which has both R&D and manufacturing operations. We design and produce multiple sub-system modules that are shipped to our headquarters in Veldhoven The Netherlands where they are integrated into the full lithography machine.

This position may require access to controlled technology as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.). As a condition of employment qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Role and responsibilities

As a Co-op in Mechanical Design Engineering you will participate in developing portions of the lithography system and / or associated tooling. You will work on sub-systems involving robotics mechatronics precision mechanics and / or opto-mechanics. Precision machine design at ASML starts with understanding the functional requirements and deriving specifications. You will collaborate with design engineers and system architects in a multidiscipline project team to develop concepts perform engineering analysis build and test prototypes generate detailed CAD designs create engineering drawings partner with suppliers and support system integration and testing.

This position is located on-site in Wilton CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork collaboration and innovation.

Candidates should be available for Summer & Fall 2026 semesters.

Education

Candidate towards a Bachelors Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 2 years completed.

The hired candidate must have ability to communicate effectively in the English language both written and oral.

Experience

We are seeking an individual with a strong background in mechanical design and engineering. A background in mechanical design of mechatronics precision design or complex optical systems is desirable as well as good complex mechanical system intuition.

Preferred skills for this job include :

• Mechanical design exposure to kinematics dynamics material properties and behavior and structural analysis.
• Experience with 3D solid modelling for design conceptualization and realization.
• Basic experience with mechanical analytical techniques including first principle engineering equations and Finite Element Analysis such as stress strain deformation modal response etc.
• Demonstrated ability to derive conclusions from analysis and make practical recommendations.
• Strong technical writing communication and presentations skills.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech youll always have new challenges and new problems to solve and working together is the only way do that. You wont work in a silo. Instead youll be part of a creative dynamic work environment where youll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. Youll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job youll need the following skills :

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Other information

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Essential Job Functions

The essential job functions for this position include but are not limited to :

Additional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and / or labs) :

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.

EOE AA M / F / Veteran / Disability

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Additional Responsibilities :

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields high voltage and currents.

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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Please note : This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASMLs process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1