Software Engineering Internship: Python tool development

The Mechanical Development (MDEV) cluster at ASML designs, builds, and tests mechanical systems that are integrated into our advanced lithography machines. Our team ensures that these systems are manufacturable, transportable, and serviceable throughout the product lifecycle. To improve engineering efficiency, we are developing automation tools that support simulation workflows. These tools help reduce cycle time and enable faster, more informed design decisions.

As a Software Development Intern, you will contribute to the enhancement of ASML’s internal simulation toolkits. These tools interface with professional physics simulation software and are built to support engineers in managing and comparing complex models. You will work on a standalone application that interacts with simulation software, helping users search, retrieve, and compare model metadata across revisions. Your main responsibilities will be:

Review and improve existing code architecture for better performance and scalability

Develop new features and tools to support simulation workflows

Document your work clearly and prepare optional user workshops

Collaborate with other developers using version control tools

Plan and track your progress using a dashboard

Integrate your work with simulation platforms such as ANSYS, NX SC3D, or VCollab

Ensure tools are user-friendly and aligned with engineering needs

Are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering or mechanical engineering

Have experience with Python and understand programming patterns

Are collaborative and communicate effectively in a team setting

Are analytical, with a strong attention to detail

Are proactive in identifying and solving technical challenges

This is a bachelor/master apprentice internship for minimum 5 months, minimum 4 days per week. The start date of this internship is as of September 2026 and is flexible in agreement.

You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;

Attach your cover letter with a clear motivation why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;

You need to be located in the Netherlands to perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter needs to include the willingness to relocate.

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).

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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