Introduction

Within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P), the ESG team works with suppliers worldwide to help reduce environmental impact across the supply chain. The team contributes to ASML’s sustainability ambitions by supporting projects related to climate impact, sustainable materials, circularity, and responsible sourcing. In this internship, you will help drive meaningful sustainability initiatives and contribute to projects that support long-term environmental improvement. This internship offers the opportunity to combine research, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration in an international high-tech environment.

Your assignment

As part of the ESG team, you will support both strategic projects and daily sustainability activities. You will help assess environmental impacts, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to supplier engagement initiatives. Throughout this internship, you will work closely with experienced professionals and gain insight into sustainability challenges within complex global supply chains. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support environmental sustainability projects across the supplier network.
• Research sustainable and alternative materials and identify environmental improvement opportunities.
• Analyze product and supply chain environmental impacts using lifecycle-based approaches.
• Contribute to projects focused on emissions reduction and supplier decarbonization.
• Support environmental risk assessments and sustainability-related data analysis.
• Help develop methodologies for circularity, material reuse, and environmental performance measurement.
• Create sustainability communication materials and support supplier engagement activities.

This is a master internship for minimum 6 months, minimum 4 days per week (3 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of February 2027, but an earlier start date is also possible.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, industrial ecology, environmental engineering, supply chain management, circular economy, or a related field.
• Have knowledge of environmental impact assessment methodologies and sustainability principles.
• Are analytical and able to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Have experience with Microsoft Excel and working with data.
• Are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working independently.
• Have a strong interest in sustainable supply chains, climate-related topics, and environmental performance improvement.

Other requirements you need to meet:

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship, and you are at least 18 years old at the start of the internship;
• 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);
• You attach your cover letter with a clear motivation on why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;
• You need to be located in the Netherlands to be perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your application shows the willingness to relocate.

Inclusion and diversity

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

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