Internship- Configuration Management

Location: San Jose, CA, USA

Introduction

Join our Configuration Management (CM) Team within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) and gain hands-on experience supporting a critical part of our business. SS&P helps secure the materials we need from suppliers at the right quality and cost to enable factory output, field availability, and future product roadmaps. Within SS&P, the CM Team supports the company’s Engineering Change (EC) Process, helping ensure changes are effectively managed throughout the supply chain. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to learn how Configuration Management and the supply chain contribute to delivering the technology, quality, affordability, and sustainability we provide to our customers.

Background information team/department and its main challenges

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Configuration Management Intern, you will partner with the Engineering Change Process team to assess current workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend practical solutions that enhance process performance.

Map the current Engineering Change process and document key process steps, decision points, and handoffs.

Analyze process performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish baseline performance.

Identify bottlenecks, delays, rework loops, and inefficiencies across the Engineering Change workflow.

Conduct interviews with stakeholders to understand process challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Categorize and analyze the root causes of process delays and performance gaps.

Develop data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and stakeholder experience.

Create a sustainable approach for measuring and tracking future process improvements.

Education and Experience

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience through coursework, projects, student organizations, research, or internships involving process improvement, business analysis, operations, or supply chain concepts.

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and business reporting tools.

Exposure to process mapping, workflow analysis, Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or continuous improvement concepts is preferred.

Experience creating presentations, reports, or dashboards is beneficial.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge 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

Analyze business processes and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.

Use Excel and data analysis tools to organize, interpret, and communicate findings.

Develop process maps and workflow documentation with attention to detail.

Apply structured problem-solving techniques to investigate root causes and process inefficiencies.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Build collaborative working relationships in a cross-functional environment.

Present recommendations clearly through reports and presentations.

Manage multiple tasks while maintaining organization and accuracy.

Learn complex business processes and operational workflows quickly.

Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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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