Co-Op: AI Engineer (College Student)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Organization: ASML - IT & Data / Chief Data Office (CDO US)
Team: AI Foundation & Platform

About the Team

The CDO US AI Foundation & Platform team enables AI innovation across ASML by building reusable AI platforms, agentic solutions, scientific AI capabilities, and governance frameworks that allow teams across engineering, manufacturing, service, and operations to safely deploy AI at scale. The team works on real-world AI solutions that accelerate engineering decisions, improve operational efficiency, and support next-generation semiconductor technologies.

What You Will Do

As an AI Engineer Co-Op, you will work alongside experienced AI architects, AI engineers, and platform engineers to design, develop, and operationalize AI solutions that support ASML's business and technology objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Build and enhance AI-powered applications using modern LLMs, agent frameworks, and AI orchestration capabilities.
• Develop and test prompts, AI workflows, RAG solutions, and agentic AI systems.
• Assist in deploying secure and governed AI solutions on enterprise-approved platforms.
• Contribute to MLOps and AI governance capabilities that improve transparency, reliability, and compliance.
• Support evaluation frameworks, scorecards, benchmarking, and AI quality measurement processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate ideas into working AI prototypes and production solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and agile delivery ceremonies.
• Contribute technical documentation, onboarding materials, and engineering best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Python.
• Familiarity with machine learning, LLMs, GenAI, or agent-based systems.
• Experience with Git, software development practices, and cloud technologies.
• Exposure to Azure AI, Azure ML, Databricks, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI, Mistral, or similar technologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

What Success Looks Like

By the end of the co-op, you will have:

• Built production-relevant AI capabilities used by engineering or business teams.
• Contributed to enterprise AI governance and MLOps practices.
• Delivered reusable components that can scale across multiple AI initiatives.
• Demonstrated the ability to move from experimentation to operational deployment.

Cultural Fit

We are looking for students who:

• Have a strong learning mindset and intellectual curiosity.
• Enjoy tackling difficult technical problems.
• Balance innovation with responsible engineering.
• Simplify complex problems rather than adding complexity.
• Thrive in collaborative, highly technical environments.
• Are excited about the application of AI in semiconductor technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing

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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