Rik Heijden - Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering

Q: Where is Rik based?

Rik is based in Heerlen, Netherlands .

Q: What languages does Rik speak?

Rik speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rik have?

Rik has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Rik has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Rik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rik's latest experience?

Rik's most recent position is Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering at Canon CPP .

Q: What companies has Rik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rik has worked for Canon CPP , Aixtron , Trumpf TLSM , Viro, Zeiss SMT , and Aixtron / APEVA .

Q: Which industries is Rik most experienced in?

Rik is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical , and Chemical . Rik also has some experience in Automotive , Energy , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Rik most experienced in?

Rik is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Production/Manufacturing . Rik also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Research and Development (R&D) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Rik worked in recently?

Rik has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Rik worked in recently?

Rik has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Production/Manufacturing .

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Heerlen, Netherlands

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering

Canon CPP

Project Engineer team equipment engineering: 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.
Pump system, filling system, chemicals dosing system, bag in box packing, shrink foil sealing, automated palletizer system.
Planning and project lead.
Requirement specifications, P&ID checks, design reviews.
Realisation: SAT, commissioning, problem solving.
Documentation and handover to maintenance department.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Technology Innovation

Aixtron

Technology innovation in semiconductor MOCVD.

Improvement of existing deposition systems for GaN for power and micro-LED.
Development of new ceramic materials for clean vacuum and high temperatures (1300°C).
Release tests of materials and parts.
Patent search FTO and application.

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Project Engineer/Principal Engineer

Trumpf TLSM

Gas infrastructure development for the new generation 28kW power laser in EUV-system ASML.

Support and introduction of vacuum knowledge: principles, flow calculations, pressure calculations.
Improvement of current gas infrastructure around laser through system engineering.
System engineering of vacuum technology in viscous flow regime for He, N2, CO2, air using Knudsen, Reynolds, Darcy-Weisbach, Moody.
P&ID checks and calculations.
Improved vacuum pumps and pumping principles: scroll and roots pump comparison and selection.
Valve definition and pressure control calculations in flow systems.
Flow regulator valves search, calculation, evaluation, selection.
Purging and mixing with mass flow controllers: dosing principles, accuracy, calculations and comparison.
Gas mix purity calculations for He, N2, CO2, air.
Exhaust system engineering: exhaust capacity, heat exhaust calculations.
P&ID drawing and calculations.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Project Manager/Project Engineer

Viro, Zeiss SMT

Project EUVR6: high-tech development of optical EUV measuring system (total €70 mio).

Project engineering and system engineering for complex modules in vacuum.
Support and replacement of Zeiss module owner during parental leave.
Interface with development partners in Eindhoven: Demcon, MI-Partners.
Co-owner of two large modules.
Internal and supplier meetings: technical and project.
Requirement engineering for EPS modules.
Reviews: EPS, EDS, IDS, FMEA, SRA.
Project phases: PDR, CDR, MRR.
Project escalation and 4PM decision meetings.
ASML: vacuum, cleanroom, EUV.

Metrology qualification frame for ASML EUV:

Concept development of 1.5 m precise reference frame for calibration in vacuum under changing temperature and orientation.
Project management and system engineering.
Alignment with FEM department and manufacturability planning.

Tube transport concept (“Schlauch-Nachführung”):

Technology search and concept development.

Laser beam qualification tool:

Development of airtight and clean housing for laser beam analysis equipment in Zeiss cleanroom.
Concept development, thermal calculations, project management, laser tests.
Realisation: RFQ, ordering, installation.
Tests with fiber lasers and analysis equipment.
Thermal tests.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

Technologist Core Engineering

Aixtron / APEVA

Core development of evaporator for OLED display materials (350 °C, vacuum).

Patent search (FTO) and patent application.
Development of manufacturing methods and outsourcing.
Development of accurate vapor flow sensor (RHQCM) and realization in OLED system.
Patent search for sensor.
Setup of tracking system for quality, performance, and lifetime of sensors in the field (Germany and Korea).
Revision management.
Korea project: assembly of proto systems (10–15 FTE in mechanics, electronics, software), logistics, rework at local suppliers, internal parts stock in cleanroom, tests and releases.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

5 years

Manager Engineering Systems + Project Manager

OLED Technologies & Solutions

Manager engineering systems for OLED display systems and project management.

New development of machine modules for OLED and engineering of production lines.
Hardware engineering and process engineering.
Products: PECVD SiNx GEN4 920×740 mm deposition systems, OLED printers, cleaning systems, plasma etch, coaters, glove box and various process modules.

China commissioning project:

Project management and commissioning of complete production line transfer to cleanroom in China (50 FTE).
Transfer from engineering to operations and maintenance departments (Chinese engineers).
Project reports for funded development projects.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

COO

Chemtrix BV

Chief officer operations at DSM/Chemelot site Geleen, NL.

Continuous flow chemistry technology and product development with own engineering and partners (TNO, Simac).
Project management of development projects with first customers and universities.
Development manager responsible for development, proto build, and operations.
Company growth from 2 FTE to 12 FTE.
Development of lab equipment and scale-up to production size equipment.
Project reports for funded projects.
Patent search and application.

Dec 2000 - Dec 2008

8 years 1 month

Simac Masic & TSS

Manager Engineering M & E, SW and Vision (2007–2008).

Manager Engineering M & E (2001–2007).

Senior Design Engineer (2001):

Engineering of proto equipment for display industry.
Vision inspection for pharma.
Semiconductor projects.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

1 year

Component Engineer

Bertrandt GmbH

Automotive component engineering for Ford at John Andrews Development Centre Cologne and Ford Mondeo factory in Genk, Belgium.

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

2 years 1 month

Design Engineer

VIRO Engineering BV

Diesel engine engineering for FEV Aachen.

Assignment at DAF Trucks Eindhoven (2000-02 to 2000-11) in motor installation department.
Automation projects: Philips Lighting Aachen, Mobile Display Systems Heerlen, Components Sittard, Assembléon EMT Eindhoven, Machine factory M, DAP Drachten, Interstrap Heerlen, Urenco Almelo, Neuenhaus Germany.
Paper industry project for VPK Oudegem.
General industry: Vekoma Vlodrop roller coaster.

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

2 years

Mechanical Designer / Project Engineer

Braden Europe BV

Mechanical design of steel construction.

Project engineering for power plant Swentibolt at DSM/Chemelot site Geleen.

Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

1 year

Mechanical Designer

Globon BV

3D design of large oven structure for cast iron foundry.

Dimension failure analysis and design change.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (26 years), Pharmaceutical (8 years), Chemical (6 years), Automotive (3 years), Energy (2 years), and Metals and Mining (1 year).

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Chemical

Automotive

Energy

Metals and Mining

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (29 years), Project Management (13 years), Production (12 years), Quality Assurance (10 years), Research and Development (9 years), and Operations (4 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Operations

Skills

Ms-windows, Ms-office, Teams
Sap (Aixtron)
Pro-e (Aixtron)

Languages

Dutch

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

Diploma Business management · Business management · Genk, Belgium

Oct 1989 - Jun 1997

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

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Rik based?

Rik is based in Heerlen, Netherlands.

What languages does Rik speak?

Rik speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Rik have?

Rik has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Rik has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Rik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rik be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rik would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering, Technology Innovation, Project Engineer/Principal Engineer.

What is Rik's latest experience?

Rik's most recent position is Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering at Canon CPP.

What companies has Rik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rik has worked for Canon CPP, Aixtron, Trumpf TLSM, Viro, Zeiss SMT, and Aixtron / APEVA.

Which industries is Rik most experienced in?

Rik is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical. Rik also has some experience in Automotive, Energy, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Rik most experienced in?

Rik is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing. Rik also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), and Operations.

Which industries has Rik worked in recently?

Rik has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Rik worked in recently?

Rik has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Rik's education?

Rik holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen.

Does Rik have any certificates?

Rik has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: GMP Allison, Validation And Qualification For Pharma, Biotech And Food Industries, and Construction Principles.