FEM Design Engineer

We are currently looking for a FEM Design Engineer to join the team in Rotterdam.

As a FEM Design Engineer, you will develop FEM and analytical models to understand tip-sample interactions and cantilever behavior, contributing to the development and improvement of innovative metrology solutions. You will join a diverse research and development team, where your role will involve analyzing and predicting customer needs, translating them into system requirements, creating conceptual designs, and building experimental setups to demonstrate new capabilities.

• Evaluate feasibility and conduct concept evaluations for metrology systems.
• Guide improvements for measurement modes, enhancing throughput, precision, and measurement capabilities.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in FEM and analytical modeling to identify new opportunities to meet future customer demands.
• Recommend design changes or material substitutions for current products when necessary.
• Perform experiments and support customer demos outside office hours (approximately 5% of your time).

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the development of FEM and analytical models for industrial solutions; experience in the semiconductor field is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of elastic elements, mechanics, precision mechanics designs, and controlling degrees of freedom.
• Proficiency in using COMSOL and/or similar platforms for FEM, as well as MATLAB.
• Ability to document work results with system requirements, design specifications, procedures, and training materials.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Creative and analytical mindset.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment.

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