What will you be doing? The research group Opto-mechatronics focuses on the conceptual design of high-tech optomechatronic systems, in close cooperation with the research groups Optics, Space Systems Engineering, Nano-Instrumentation and Instrument Manufacturing. Large commercial projects are executed for customers in the domains of Space & Science instrumentation, Semiconductor Equipment and the Manufacturing Industry.

The role of the group within the strong global position of the Dutch mechatronics industry is that of supplier of breakthrough technology. Core areas for the group for the coming years are robust adaptive optomechatronics modules and control systems; industrial instrumentation for in-line inspection and control, and (nano-) optomechatronical instruments for applications in next-generation lithography, metrology and medical diagnostics. The group has a close collaboration with several universities and research institutes, a large network in industry and contributes to the Top sector roadmap Mechatronics.

In the position of Thermal mechanical analyst, you will work together with experts in the fields of mechanical and optical design, control engineering and systems engineers. You will help the design team by performing thermal and mechanical analysis and optimalisation studies. Together you will be developing working prototypes to demonstrate how technical challenges of our customers can be solved. Your input will help steer the design towards the best integral solution by considering all involved physics aspects and a complete 3D design freedom.

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What do we require of you? For the position of Thermal-mechanical analyst it’s necessary that you have a MSc or PhD in mechanical engineering, with a specialization in finite elements or computational modeling and a few years work experience (pre). Preferably you have experience with (multi-domain) topology optimization.

You have advanced knowledge of relevant FE software such as Ansys or COMSOL. Besides that you have advanced knowledge of other simulation tools and/or programming skills (like Matlab or Python). You have excellent mastery of the English language, both verbal and written. Knowledge of the Dutch language is a pre. You have affinity with reporting and documenting.

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