Internship - Data Scientist

Location: Wilton, CT, USA

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 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.

The Software Engineering Foundation at ASML in Wilton, Connecticut is seeking an intern to work in the  Data Science team.  This internship is during the summer of 2027, lasting approximately 12 weeks.  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. Must be available for for one of these sessions starting with the following dates: 6/2/2027 or 6/14/2027

Roles and Responsibilities

As an intern in the Data Science team, your responsibilities will include:

Developing solutions utilizing one or more data science or data engineering approaches, such as:

Computer vision and image processing algorithms

Machine learning methods for optimizing engineering processes/physical components/optical metrology

Data pipelines, dashboard and data analysis

Large language model (LLM) agent (build and evaluate)

Understanding technical requirements and developing solutions that meets them.

Documenting and clearly communicating progress, findings, and insights to stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with at least 2 years of undergraduate study completed; Pursuing a master’s or PhD doctoral degree in one of these fields.

Experience  in developing software: Python , C/C++, or MATLAB

Familiarity with software version management such as Git and code collaboration platforms such as GitHub or Bitbucket.

Experience in one of more data science or data engineering areas, such as computer vision, image processing algorithm development, data pipelines, data analysis, machine learning, or building AI agents.

A strong foundation through course work in computer science, mathematics, computational physics, or software engineering, with a focus on topics such as computer vision and image processing, data engineering, or machine learning.

Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and sound coding practices.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills

Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

Results-driven; able to demonstrate ownership, accountability, and commitment to achieving results on time.

Ability to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to respond appropriately to workplace situations and interact effectively with others.

Ability to learn and apply new information or skills.

Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate clear, concise and professional written and verbal communication, including effective communication within the team.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with managers, co-workers and customers.

Demonstrated teamwork, commitment to quality, strong interpersonal skills and a focus on delivering results on time.

Other Information

Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach and stretch

Occasionally required to move around the campus

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The current base hourly range for this role is currently

$18.00 to $48.00 per hour

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

This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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 the Company 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