Job description
Each year the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology gives 10 Master graduates the chance to follow a two-year designer programme. During the traineeship you follow a course to become a technological designer, deepening the theoretical knowledge gained during your university studies. You learn to use this knowledge in a specific way in a large-scale multidisciplinary design project at a leading company. You build a valuable network in the business community and can count on professional supervision from both the university and industry. Your training is customized to your personal and professional skills. Moreover, during your course you are employed and salaried by TU/e.
Each year the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology gives 10 Master graduates the chance to follow a two-year designer programme. During the traineeship you follow a course to become a technological designer, deepening the theoretical knowledge gained during your university studies. You learn to use this knowledge in a specific way in a large-scale multidisciplinary design project at a leading company. You build a valuable network in the business community and can count on professional supervision from both the university and industry. Your training is customized to your personal and professional skills. Moreover, during your course you are employed and salaried by TU/e.
The technological designer programmes were initiated at the request of the Dutch high-tech industry. High-tech companies need professionals who can design and develop complex new products and processes and offer innovative
solutions. The PDEng traineeship bridges study and practice. In recent years the traineeship in Design and Technology of Instrumentation has proven its worth: PDEng trainees have joined the companies where they carried out their projects. And the title ‘Professional Doctorate in Engineering’ is a recommendation for a design job among many companies. The traineeship
The traineeship takes two years, and can be divided into a curricular phase, a design project and an internship. These stages last 9, 12, and 3 months respectively. Each participant is allocated a supervising mentor. Assisted by the participant's daily supervisor, the mentor will pay particular attention to the progress of the design project.
The first nine months consist of a personalized menu of courses and workshops. The courses aim at a broad experience in technology and engineering sciences, ranging from control theory through applied fluid dynamics to laser technology. Additionally, dedicated workshops on subjects such as project planning, personal development, technical writing and editing in English and conflict handling are included.
The first nine months consist of a personalized menu of courses and workshops. The courses aim at a broad experience in technology and engineering sciences, ranging from control theory through applied fluid dynamics to laser technology. Additionally, dedicated workshops on subjects such as project planning, personal development, technical writing and editing in English and conflict handling are included.
Design Project
The next twelve months are spent working full time in an industrial environment or an industry-related research institute. The project is part of the actual R&D program of the company or institution involved. A thorough analysis of the final terms of the project in close cooperation with the 'customer' who will use the device or final product, is the first step in the design. Based on this specification, a careful plan is made of the work to be done. Design, construction, testing, documentation, and 'delivery' are the consecutive phases of the project.
The next twelve months are spent working full time in an industrial environment or an industry-related research institute. The project is part of the actual R&D program of the company or institution involved. A thorough analysis of the final terms of the project in close cooperation with the 'customer' who will use the device or final product, is the first step in the design. Based on this specification, a careful plan is made of the work to be done. Design, construction, testing, documentation, and 'delivery' are the consecutive phases of the project.
A wide variety of projects have been executed by the trainees of the DTI course, ranging from the fabrication of high precision transmission gratings with nanometer dimensions to a system for mammography in the optical domain by the reconstruction of diffuse transmitted light images, efficiency measurements for the dredging industry to design of propulsion propellers for ships. The companies involved are both large cap (e.g., Philips) as well as mid- and small cap industries (e.g., Océ and Frencken Mechatronics). All projects have a multidisciplinary character in common.
At the end of the project the trainee writes a report and presents his work in a seminar. The report is in general quite different from a Masters thesis in academia. Typically, it is a short report of about 25 pages, stating the boundary conditions of the project (technical, but also resources and finances), the main choices that have been made, the trade-off between conflicting demands, the final specifications; the research is contained in appendices as a technical reference.
Internship
Finally, the last three months are used for an international internship in industry, with a preference for the USA due to its highly competitive culture. In these last months the trainee can prove himself that he is ready for the first job of his professional career.
Finally, the last three months are used for an international internship in industry, with a preference for the USA due to its highly competitive culture. In these last months the trainee can prove himself that he is ready for the first job of his professional career.
Requirements
The programme is open to graduates with a university MSc degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and similar disciplines, with a high grade for their MSc research project. Experimental experience gained in laboratory work is important. The candidate must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
To guarantee the quality of the program, we apply strict selection criteria. Candidates must be among the top 25% of their discipline. Next to excellent grades, their motivation and personality will be extremely important.
The programme is open to graduates with a university MSc degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and similar disciplines, with a high grade for their MSc research project. Experimental experience gained in laboratory work is important. The candidate must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
To guarantee the quality of the program, we apply strict selection criteria. Candidates must be among the top 25% of their discipline. Next to excellent grades, their motivation and personality will be extremely important.
Benefits
We offer course participants a full time temporary appointment for the period of 2 years. Course participants will receive a monthly salary of approximately €1,650 (before taxes) by Eindhoven Universiteit of Technology. Also we have a broad package of fringe benefits, including a 8% bonus share (for vacation), an end-of-year allowance, 41 leaves and excellent sports facilities.
Information
For more information about the PDEng traineeship, please visit our website:http://www.3tu.nl/en/education/sai/programmes/dti/design_and_technology_of_instrumentation
To apply, please use the 'apply now'-buttons at the top or at the end of this page.
Applicants are requested to upload:
- a well-motivated application
- an extensive curriculum vitae
- a copy of their Master’s certificate
- a lists of marks
- a list of MSc subjects and a description of the MSc research project
Candidates can apply for the DTI programme at any time. The programme may start at the first day of each month. Admission is limited to about ten participants each year.
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