Internship Optical Sensor Research

Introduction to the job

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 inChandler Arizona San Jose and San Diego California Wilton Connecticut and Hillsboro Oregon.

Job Mission

Are you challenged by demanding projects in a multidisciplinary context Do you have the technical capabilities to provide innovative solutions Does contributing to the worlds most advanced lithography machines makes you feel responsible and proud Then this position might be the right opportunity for you.

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.

Your Assignment

The main responsibility of the intern is to assist Research Engineers in the completion of a detailed design of an optical system. The work will focus on testing of the system including the prework to plan out tests and prepare test scripts in Matlab and/or Labview or performing optical simulations. The work might include testing of the system either in a lab environment or a full Lithography tool. Daily direction will come from the lead engineers in a dynamic environment where flexibility and thinking on ones feet will be valued. Some reporting of results will be required and the opportunity to work on alternate designs may arise as the test results are available. The intern will be working with senior Researchers and Engineers during this internship with frequent check-ins and the needed mentoring and support.

Your Profile

Education

Currently enrolled in a masters or PhD program at an accredited university:

Master or PhD Optics or Optical Engineering

Master or PhD Physics

Master or PhD Electrical Engineering

Minimum qualifications the hired candidate must possess all of the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:

• Minimum # of years of relevant experience (see above)

Technical 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:

• Experience with Matlab Lumerical Labview and/or KLayout
• Functional experience in a lab in Optics
• Integrated Optic Chip design experience
• The candidate needs to be self-motivated and to work independently on specific tasks.
• The candidate must work well in a dynamic environment and be a good team player.
• The candidate must have good communication skills especially in the area of technical writing and presenting.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data information and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization quality efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives 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 manager co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Skills

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data information and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization quality efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives 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 customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other information

• 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.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).

Essential Job Functions

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

• Work in a fast-paced office environment including working in a standing or seated position for long periods of up to 12 hours per day 5 days per week.
• Commute to ASMLs facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork computer keyboarding (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint) filing calculating and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices continuously for up to 10 hours per day five days per week.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate through sight hearing and/or otherwise to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs specify percentage of travel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data information and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization quality efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives 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 manager co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.

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.

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment wearing coveralls hoods booties safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards.

• The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.

• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

Export Control Compliance:

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..

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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