Computer engineering internship: evaluate motion control platform on ARM processor

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Introduction

ASML develops a custom motion control platform to shorten the development time for control functions. It provides users with an abstracted model (toolbox) to define their application and hardware interfaces. These abstract definitions are then translated into a complex deployment of software components on real-time hardware, optimized for latency (I/O delay). The platform is suitable for conventional servo control as well as more generic applications. Therefore, it has found widespread use across all ASML product families.

The real-time software of the platform is currently deployed on a PowerPC CPU architecture. Many different architectures are available that may prove to be a better fit for some applications. Examples include ARM, (AMD/Intel) x86 and RISC-V.

Your assignment

Your task will be to port (build) the motion software for the ARM ISA and to characterize the performance on this architecture. Important performance criteria are hard-realtime servo latency and cost-efficiency. Single-core performance shall be evaluated as well as scalability by spreading the workload over multiple cores. For the latter, the effectiveness of core-to-core communication and cache usage will need to be investigated and optimized. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and application engineers to identify the main bottlenecks and tradeoffs that arise.

Your profile

To be a good match for this internship assignment, ideally you:

• Are a bachelor's or master's student in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Have experience with C/C++ programming
• Have knowledge of Linux (preferred)
• Understand computer architecture
• Are a strong communicator
• Are proactive and self-motivated

This is an apprentice internship for 6 to 12 months, starting as soon as possible.
This internship will take place on-site.

Other requirements you need to meet

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;
• You need to be located in the Netherlands to be able to perform your internship. In case you’re currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter includes 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).

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States 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 ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Us

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

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