Data science | AI internship: framework for evaluating vision-language models

IntroductionJoin ASML’s AI and Machine Learning team in Veldhoven, where we explore cutting-edge technologies to improve semiconductor manufacturing. Our machines print nanometer-scale patterns on silicon wafers, requiring precise calibration and diagnostics. Vision-language models (LVMs) have the potential to assist experts in these tasks, but they often lack domain-specific understanding. This internship focuses on bridging that gap by creating benchmarks and datasets tailored to ASML’s diagnostic context.Your assignmentYou will design and implement a benchmarking framework for evaluating vision-language models on ASML-specific tasks. This includes curating multimodal datasets and developing evaluation pipelines to measure model performance against human-level standards.Your main responsibilities will be:Collect and organize technical documents and visual data from internal and public sources.Design and implement a semi-automated pipeline for dataset annotation.Create benchmark tasks for multimodal understanding in diagnostic scenarios.Evaluate state-of-the-art vision-language models using established metrics.Analyze performance gaps and propose improvements for domain-specific applications.Document your methodology and results in a clear, reproducible format.Present findings to stakeholders and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.This is a Master's internship for a minimum of 6 months (preferably 9), minimum 4 days per week (1-2 days on-site). The start date of this internship is before February 2026.Your profileTo be suitable for the internship, you:Are enrolled in a master’s degree in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related field.Have experience with large language models and prompt engineering.Are proficient in Python; familiarity with MATLAB and databricks is a plus.Understand multimodal datasets and benchmarking tools (e.g., Hugging Face).Bring strong analytical thinking, are able to work independently, and a proactive mindset.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 be 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).Inclusion and diversityASML 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.Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.