Internship, SEM Modeling Engineer Summer 2026

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San Jose, CA
In-Office
18-56 Hourly
Internship
Semiconductor
The Role
The intern will conduct studies on AI in SEM design, improve simulation package usability, and optimize electron optical systems through simulations. Responsibilities also include detailed reporting of design simulations.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 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 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Your Assignment:

  • Conduct feasibility study about use of artificial intelligence (AI) in SEM design optimization.

  • Improve robustness and usability of SEM simulation packages.

  • Make conceptual electron optical design of scanning electron microscope for next generation e-beam metrology and inspection systems.

  • Simulate electron optical properties and performances of electron optics systems, and optimize design to meet system performance requirements. This includes simulation of electron source and electron optics column. Make detailed simulation and design reports.

Your Profile:

  • Pursing a Master’s degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience or pursuing a PhD.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.

  • Good English communication skills – both written and oral.

  • Knowledge of charged particle optics and electron source theory. Hands-on experience in electron optics simulation tools.

  • Hands-on experience in 3D electrostatic and magnetic system simulation tools.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Python (OOP, debugging, multithreading, multiprocessing & advanced data structures).

  • Experience with Flask, jpype & Java. Knowledge of GUI development with Python (Tkinter, PyQt or similar).

  • Experience with data & mesh visualization libraries (VTK, Mayavi).

  • Experience with HPC and parallel computing (MPI, MPICH).

  • Prior experience with COMSOL, FEA, or scientific computing projects. 

  • Understanding of data sanitization and validation techniques.

  • Familiarity with Linux environments and running scripts on clusters.

  • Experience with error handling and debugging complex applications.

  • Ability to write clean, modular, and maintainable code. Understanding of software development best practices (Git, testing, CI/CD, logging).

The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently $18.00 - $56.00. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

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 ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

Top Skills

Comsol
Flask
Java
Linux
Mayavi
Mpi
Mpich
Pyqt
Python
Tkinter
Vtk
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The Company
HQ: Veldhoven
34,760 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations across Europe, Asia and the US.

Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering.

Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.

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