Rik V. - Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering

Heerlen, Netherlands

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

11 months

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

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Herzogenrath, Germany

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

Jan 2022 - Nov 2025

3 years 11 months

Ditzingen, Germany

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

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Oberkochen, Germany

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

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

Herzogenrath, Germany

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

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

5 years

Heerlen, Netherlands

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

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Geleen, Netherlands

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

Dec 2000 - Dec 2008

8 years 1 month

Heerlen, Netherlands

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

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

1 year

Cologne, Germany

Component Engineer

Bertrandt GmbH

Component engineer for automotive projects with Ford at John Andrews Development Centre (Cologne) and Mondeo factory (Genk, Belgium)

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

2 years 1 month

Maastricht, Netherlands

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

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

2 years

Heerlen, Netherlands