Co-op - Optical Engineer (Internship)

ASML • Wilton, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ASML’s Optical Sensor Group in Wilton, Connecticut, is seeking a physicist or optical engineer for a co-op position lasting 6 to 9 months. The role supports and develops complex optical and photonic sensor systems used in ASML photolithography tools. These systems may include light sources, detectors, optical and electro-optical components, fiber optics, electronics, and signal-processing software. Understanding how the components work together as a sensor system and interact with the broader lithography tool is fundamental to the role.

This position is onsite in Wilton, Connecticut, with in-person attendance required for work-related events, training, and meetings. The candidate must be available for at least 6 months. The start date is flexible based on the spring or fall semester.

Requirements

• Be a master's student in physics, optics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Have familiarity with light sources and lasers.
• Have data-analysis skills.
• Have Python or MATLAB skills.
• Have good communication and listening skills.
• Have analytical skills and the ability to communicate information at different levels of abstraction.
• Be available for at least 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Optimization skills.
• GUI-building experience.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with Python.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of physics, optics, software, sensor systems, and tools to debug functionality or performance issues in optical alignment sensors.
• Build optical systems and perform activities such as imaging, testing, alignment, or detector-system work.
• Help determine root causes of problems by executing complex tests and gathering data.
• Develop and debug data signal-processing algorithms and develop and execute test plans.
• Communicate findings and technical information clearly to colleagues, stakeholders, and managers at different levels of abstraction.
• Implement data-analysis techniques as functioning MATLAB code.
• Contribute to brainstorming and troubleshooting sessions, listen to input from stakeholders, and draw analytical conclusions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern