About the role#
This internship is part of the Capability Center within ASML Business Services. You will focus on Lean and Operational Excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives, business process documentation, and training across the organization. This role is designed to build your capability as a Lean trainer and business process practitioner through project shadowing, hands-on process mapping, and eventual leadership of small-scale improvement projects.
What you'll do#
- Apply Lean tools including 5S, waste identification, value stream mapping, and problem-solving.
- Support Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and the creation of standard work and SOPs.
- Assist in process mapping, workflow analysis, and identifying process inefficiencies.
- Maintain project plans, action logs, and risk trackers while coordinating meetings.
- Collect and analyze operational data to prepare reports and charts for leadership.
- Develop training materials and job aids for frontline teams.
- Act as a liaison between frontline teams, process owners, and the Operational Excellence program.
- Support change management activities and monitor process performance KPIs.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of Lean concepts gained through coursework or practical experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with frontline teams.
- Analytical skills to interpret data and present findings clearly.
- A demonstrated curiosity and interest in process improvement.
- Familiarity with project management tools and business process modeling is preferred.
- Prior experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, or service environments is a plus.
- Exposure to Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Chandler, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Status: Paid internship with a rolling term.
About ASML
ASML produces lithography machines used by manufacturers to create microchips. The company provides hardware, software, and services to print patterns on silicon using ultraviolet light. Founded in 1984, it is based in Veldhoven and maintains over 60 locations globally. The organization employs more than 36,000 people across diverse departments including IT, software development, and customer support.
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