Computer science internship: common simulation framework

Introduction

ASML produces complex lithographic machines called TWINSCANs. These machines are used in the process of making computer chips.
The TWINSCAN machines consist of several moving parts, among which the primary ones are the Wafer Stage and the Reticle Stage. The Wafer Stages carry the wafers - the substrates from which chips are produced. In parallel, the Reticle stage carries the reticle, which contains the pattern that is to be exposed onto the wafer. These stages require precise synchronization and thus precise measurement.

The Stage Position Measurement (SPM) software part of ASML's Embedded Software Development department is responsible for measuring the Wafer stages and the Reticle stage pose in 6-dimensions with a nanometer accuracy.
In the Metrology domain, it is essential to conduct qualification in a simulated environment prior to executing tests on actual machines. Simulation offers several advantages: it lowers testing costs, and accelerates the development cycle by enabling rapid feedback and iteration. To this end SPM utilizes several simulation plugins to replicate the Wafer Stages and Reticle Stage behaviors, enabling developers to offload substantial portions of testing from actual hardware.

Your assignment

Currently, the existing simulation plugins for SPM are limited in their configurability, making it challenging to adapt simulations to meet specific requirements and constraints of different machine types. Therefore, SPM wants to migrate the simulation plugins to a newly established Common Simulation Framework. This framework is designed to support a wide range of existing simulation plugins while providing the necessary flexibility to modify simulation configurations based on the unique needs and limitations of various machine types.

Key Responsibilities:

• Familiarization with Current SPM Plugins: Understand the existing SPM simulation plugins, their functionalities, and limitations.
• Study the Common Simulation Framework: Gain insights into the architecture and capabilities of the Common Simulation Framework, focusing on its configuration patterns.
• Migration Planning: Develop a detailed plan for migrating the SPM simulation plugins to the Common Simulation Framework, including timelines, and milestones
• Implementation: Execute the migration process, ensuring that the SPM plugins are fully functional within the new framework and that they leverage the configuration patterns effectively.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing to validate that the migrated plugins perform as expected in the Common Simulation Framework and existing simulation environment.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation outlining the migration process, configuration patterns used, and any challenges encountered along the way.
• Presentation: Prepare a presentation summarizing the project outcomes, including the benefits of the migration and potential future enhancements.

Expected Outcomes:

• Successful migration of SPM simulation plugins to the Common Simulation Framework.
• Enhanced flexibility in modifying simulation configurations.
• Improved efficiency in conducting virtual qualifications for metrology.

Your profile

To be a great match for this internship you:

• Are a final-year bachelor or a master student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• Are proficient in programming (C/C++), Object Oriented Programming.
• Are familiar with simulation frameworks using configuration patterns, software development and testing practices.
• Are able to work independently and autonomously and are pro-active.
• Have strong communication skills and are fluent in English (verbal and written).

This is a final-year bachelor or a master graduation/apprentice internship for a minimum of 6 months, for 4 to 5 days per week (at least 3 days onsite). The start date of this internship is September 2025.

Other requirements you need to meet

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;
• You are located in the Netherlands to perform your internship. In case you are 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.

We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.