Information science internship: document governance framework
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 2 days
Key Skills
Job Description
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. Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Core Responsibilities
Assess the current manufacturing document management environment, including classification, access controls, and retention practices, and identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Research governance best practices and design a policy-driven future-state framework, including classification and authorization models, then present recommendations and business value to stakeholders.
Requirements
Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in information studies, information science, knowledge or records management, information governance, library and information science, business information management, or a related field. They should have relevant governance or document-management knowledge, analytical and research skills, the ability to turn theory into scalable solutions, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
About ASML
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Who are we? ASML is an innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. We make machines that chipmakers use to mass produce microchips. Founded in 1984 in the Netherlands with just a handful of employees, we’ve now grown to over 40,000 employees, 143 nationalities and more than 60 locations around the world. What do we do? We provide chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. Our lithography systems use ultraviolet light to create billions of tiny structures on silicon that together make up a microchip. We push our technology to new limits to enable our customers to create smaller, faster and more powerful chips. Who are our people? While you may think that only engineers and mathematicians work at ASML, you'll be surprised to find out that our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Across ASML, we have dedicated teams that manage customer support, communications and media, IT, software development and more. Every team in the company is essential for pushing our technology and the industry forward. If you love to tackle challenges and innovate in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment with all the flexibility and freedom to unleash your full potential, ASML is the place to be. Join us!