Rik V.
Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering
Experience
Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering
Canon CPP
- Sickness replacement of senior project engineer
- Realisation of automated production line for ink production
- Requirement engineering
- Supplier search, meetings, long list to short list, RFQ, selection, PO
- Commissioning of pump system, filling system, chemicals dosing system, Bag in Box packing, shrink foil sealing, automated palletizer system
- Planning and project lead
- Requirement specification, P&ID checks, design reviews
- Realisation: SAT, commissioning, problem solving
- Documentation and handover to maintenance department
Technology Innovation
Aixtron
- Improvement of existing deposition systems for GaN for power and micro-LED applications
- Development of new ceramic materials for clean vacuum and high temperatures (1300°C)
- Release tests of materials and parts
- Patent freedom-to-operate search and patent application
Project Engineer/Principal Engineer
Trumpf TLSM
- Gas infrastructure development for 28 kW power laser in ASML EUV systems
- Support and introduction of vacuum knowledge: principles, flow calculations, pressure calculations
- System engineering of vacuum technology in viscous flow regime (Helium, N₂, CO₂, Air)
- P&ID checks and calculations
- Comparison and selection of vacuum pumps: scroll vs roots pumps
- Valve definition and calculation of pressure control in flow systems
- Search, calculation, evaluation, and selection of flow regulator valves
- Purging/mixing: mass flow controllers, dosing principles, accuracy, calculations
- Gas mix purity calculations for He, N₂, CO₂, air
- Exhaust system engineering: capacity, heat exhaust calculations
- Drawing and calculations of P&ID
Project Manager/Project Engineer
Viro, Zeiss SMT
Project engineering for Zeiss EUVR6: development and realisation of complex vacuum modules for optical EUV measuring system (total €70 million)
Support and temporary replacement of module owner during parental leave
Interface with development partners: Demcon, MI-Partners
System engineering and co-ownership of two large modules
Technical and project meetings internally and with suppliers
Requirement engineering for EPS modules
Reviews: EPS, EDS, IDS, FMEA, SRA
Project phases: PDR, CDR, MRR
Project escalation and 4 PM decision meetings
Concept development and project management of metrology qualification frame: 1.5 m reference frame for vacuum calibration under varying temperature and orientation
Technology search and concept development of tube transport concept (“Schlauch-Nachführung”)
Development of laser beam qualification tool: airtight and clean housing for beam analysis equipment in cleanroom, thermal calculations, RFQ, ordering, installation, laser tests, fiber laser tests, thermal tests
Technologist Core Engineering
Aixtron / APEVA
Core development of evaporator for OLED display materials (350°C, vacuum)
Patent freedom-to-operate searches and applications
Development of manufacturing methods and outsourcing
Development of accurate vapor flow measuring sensor (RHQCM) and testing in OLED systems
Patent search for vapor flow sensor
Setup of tracking system for sensor quality, performance, and lifetime in field (Germany and Korea)
Revision management
Korea project: assembly of prototype systems (10–15 fte in mechanics, electronics, software)
Logistics and rework at local suppliers
Setup of internal parts stock in cleanroom
Tests and releases
Manager Engineering Systems
Oled Technologies & Solutions
Manager of engineering and systems for OLED display systems
Development of machine modules and production line engineering for OLED
Project management, hardware and process engineering
Products: PECVD SiNx deposition systems GEN4 920×740 mm, OLED printers, cleaning systems, plasma etch, coaters, glove boxes, and other process modules
China commissioning project: management and commissioning of complete production line transfer to cleanroom in China (50 fte)
Transfer from engineering to operations and maintenance departments
Project reports for funded development projects
COO
Chemtrix BV
- Chief Officer Operations at DSM/Chemelot site
- Continuous flow chemistry startup development
- Technology and product development with partners (TNO, Simac)
- Project management of development projects with first customers and universities
- Responsible for development, prototype builds, and operations
- Grew company from 2 fte to 12 fte
- Development and scale-up of lab equipment to production size
- Project reports for funded projects
- Patent search and application
Manager Engineering
Simac Masic & TSS
- Manager Engineering of mechanics, electronics, software, and vision (2007–2008)
- Manager Engineering mechanics and electronics (2001–2007)
- Senior Design Engineer (2001): engineering of prototype equipment for display industry, vision inspection for pharma, and semiconductor projects
Component Engineer
Bertrandt GmbH
- Component engineer for automotive projects with Ford at John Andrews Development Centre (Cologne) and Mondeo factory (Genk, Belgium)
Design Engineer
VIRO Engineering BV
- Diesel engine engineering for FEV Aachen
- Motor installation at DAF Trucks Eindhoven (02/1999–11/1999)
- Automation projects: Philips Lighting Aachen, Mobile Display Systems Heerlen, Components Sittard, Assembléon Eindhoven, Machine factory M, DAP Drachten, Interstrap Heerlen, Urenco Almelo, Neuenhaus Germany
- Paper industry project: VPK Oudegem
- Roller coaster design for Vekoma Vlodrop
Mechanical Designer
Braden Europe BV
- Mechanical designer for steel construction
- Project engineer for power plant Swentibolt at DSM/Chemelot site Geleen
Mechanical Designer
Globon BV
- 3D design of large oven structure
- Dimension failure analysis and design change
Languages
Education
Business management · Business management · Genk, Belgium
RWTH Aachen
Master Mechanical Engineering, Construction Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Gmp Allison
Validation And Qualification For Pharma, Biotech And Food Industries
Construction Principles Mikrocentrum Veldhoven
Prince2 Project Management
Global Knowledge
Scrum Master
Global Knowledge
Coaching
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