Communications internship: people operations

Be part of progress: Join the Global Operation Excellence Team at ASML

Introduction

You will be joining the Global Operation Excellence team at ASML, driving improvements and efficiency. The team consists of specialists in different areas, including Communications, Knowledge Management, Transition, Lean, Account Management, and Data & Analytics. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in People Operations at ASML. We are looking for a motivated Communication Intern to join our Global Operational Excellence team at ASML Netherlands in Veldhoven, focusing on HR operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communication management in a leading technology company.

Your assignment

• Support in the development and implementation of (project) communication plans
• Increase community engagement through coordinating and executing department meetings and engagement initiatives
• Support the planning and implementation of leadership events
• Execute communication tasks and newsletters
• Implement a content calendar and create content for internal social media
• Coordinate with (regional) communications specialists

This is a bachelor's (4th year) or master’s internship for a minimum of 5 months, at least 4 days per week (minimum 2 days on-site). The start date of this internship is January or February 2026.

Your profile

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, international business, or a similar discipline
• Fluent in English, with a talent for written communication
• Able to manage and collaborate with stakeholders
• Able to manage time, prioritize, and multitask across different assignments and tasks

Additional nice to have:

• Experience with MS O365, MS Copilot, Viva Engage, ServiceNow, CSM system
• Experience in an international, matrix organizational structure
• Experience in HR, Communications, etc.
• Experience creating content

Other requirements you need to meet:

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship
• Attach your cover letter with a clear motivation why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular
• You need to be located in the Netherlands to perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter should include your willingness to relocate
• If you are a non-EU citizen studying in the Netherlands, your university must be willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement)

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.