Introduction

The The Manufacturing Means and Methods team at ASML supports the secure and effective management of manufacturing information throughout its lifecycle. In this Information Science | Document Governance internship, you will contribute to the development of a policy-driven document governance framework for manufacturing documentation. Your work will help improve how sensitive technical documents are classified, protected, retained, and retrieved while balancing accessibility, compliance, and security requirements. This internship addresses a real business challenge in a global high-tech environment where effective information governance supports knowledge sharing and future digital innovations.

Your assignment

During this internship, you will help assess the current document management landscape and design a future-state governance framework for manufacturing documentation. You will explore governance models, information classification approaches, compliance requirements, and document lifecycle management practices. The assignment combines academic research with practical application, allowing you to translate governance theory into scalable business solutions. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Analyze the current document management and governance environment.
• Assess existing document classification, access control, and retention practices.
• Research governance framework models and industry best practices.
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities within current governance structures.
• Design a policy-driven document governance framework.
• Develop a future-state information classification and authorization model.
• Present findings, recommendations, and business value to stakeholders.
  
   

This is a bachelor or master thesis internship for minimum 5 months, minimum 4 days per week (2 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of January / February 2027.
 

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in information studies, information science, knowledge management, records management, information governance, library and information science, business information management, or a related field.
• Have knowledge of information governance, records management, document management, or enterprise content management.
• Have an analytical mindset and enjoy investigating complex information challenges.
• Can translate theoretical frameworks into practical and scalable solutions.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Show a proactive approach to research, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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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