Engd Position: Optimal Design and Manufacturing

2 weken geleden

Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

**Key takeaways**:
- Hours- 38 - 40 hr.-
- Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly
based on full-time
- € 2,844-
- Deadline- 15 Dec 2024The Chair of Nonlinear Solid Mechanics within the Faculty of Engineering Technology has an opening for an EngD position focused on developing a numerical design tool to predict the manufacturability of specific bipolar plate geometries.

**The Challenge**:
Hydrogen is becoming increasingly vital as a clean and renewable energy source in the transition toward sustainable energy systems. Electrolysers are crucial for hydrogen production, with bipolar plates serving as essential components that function as both separators and electrodes within electrolyser cells. Manufacturing these bipolar plates poses significant challenges due to their intricate geometries and the complex mechanical properties of materials like titanium.

While the Finite Element Method (FEM) is widely used to model manufacturing processes, current FE software libraries often lack the advanced material models needed to simulate titanium's complex behavior during forming accurately. This limitation leads to less precise predictions and necessitates costly and time-consuming prototype development. This project aims to develop and implement advanced material models within the FEM framework to predict the manufacturability of specific bipolar plate geometries precisely. The tool will enhance manufacturability and performance by addressing the complexities associated with titanium's properties, ultimately increasing hydrogen production yield and contributing to climate-neutral targets for 2050.

Your Role
- Participate in cutting-edge research and design under the guidance of leading experts in the field.
- Develop and implement advanced material models for thin metal forming simulations of titanium.
- Conduct mechanical characterization experiments to validate and refine the material models
- Develop a parameterised design tool for bipolar plate production.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including members from the University of Twente and the industrial partner Bosch.
- Work regularly as part of the Data Driven Engineering team at Bosch Transmission Technology in Tilburg, Netherlands.

**Your profile**:

- A master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with excellent grades.
- Strong interest in manufacturing and/or design.
- Strong capacity for independent problem-solving, creative thinking, and a hands-on attitude.
- Expertise in computational mechanics, with a strong foundation in nonlinear continuum mechanics, finite element analysis, and material modeling.
- Experience with simulation software such as ABAQUS.
- Proficient in programming, preferably in implementing advanced material models within simulation software.
- Experience with experimental methods in mechanical characterization of metals is preferred but not essential.
- Independent, responsible, and highly motivated with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers and collaborate effectively with other experts as needed for the project.
- Goal oriented attitude and a creative, engineering mindset.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

**Our offer**:

- The University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues.
- Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
- You will receive a gross monthly salary of € 2.844,
- There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis
- Free access to sports facilities on campus.
- A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid)
- You will have a 1-year training programme where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable set of courses.
- We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other staff
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Transcripts from your BSc and MSc courses
- IELTS or TOEFL score
- Contact information of 2 references

First (online) interviews will be held on: Thursday December-19th, 2024.

***:
**About the organisation**:

  • Engd Position: Optimizing Spatial Design of

    2 weken geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 38 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,715- - Deadline- 17 Jan 2025**Challenge** When engineering utility lines, designers need to adhere to technical design requirements regarding their placement (including location, trace, depth, and minimum distances to buildings and other utilities). This...

  • EngD on Cleaning technologies for biomass/plastic derived streams

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    We have an EngD position available in the fast evolving area of chemical plastic recycling. The EngD position is part of the Amazing project with four industrial partners, the research organization ISPT, and the University of Twente (Aramazing: sustainable aramids (ispt.eu)). The aim of this project is to build a pilot plant for the chemical recycling of...

  • Engd Position in Experimental Design and Development of a Solid-gas Thermochemical Heat Transformer

    6 dagen geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours - 40 hr.- Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time- € 2,872- Deadline - 13 Jan 2025 **Project Overview** Thermochemical heat transformers (TCHTs) are pivotal in capturing and converting low-grade waste heat into usable energy, significantly improving industrial energy efficiency. The core of this technology...

  • Expert in Multi-Sensory Positioning for Pavement Equipment

    4 weken geleden

    Enschede, Overijssel, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    University of Twente Research OpportunityThe University of Twente is seeking an EngD position candidate to develop a multi-sensory positioning system for pavement equipment. This innovative project aims to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and robustness of real-time paving monitoring systems.About the ProjectIn collaboration with the ASPARi research unit,...

  • EngD Position in a groundbreaking project with Dutch Tax Authority to Design a

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    The rapid evolution of computing technologies, particularly quantum computing, has raised significant concerns about the security of traditional cryptographic methods. Public sector organizations, including the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), rely heavily on various applications and infrastructure to manage sensitive data. To address the imminent...

  • PhD position in IC Design group

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    PLEASE NOTE: you are required to apply via the "apply now" button below, ánd to fill in an additional questionnaire before via this  before we can process your application. The University of Twente (UT) is located in the east of the Netherlands. It offers a dynamic campus, excellent facilities and the possibility to work in- and with- famous research...

  • Electrical Design Engineer Intern Position

    4 weken geleden

    Enschede, Overijssel, Nederland Cyient Voltijd

    Cyient Overview Cyient is a leading global engineering and technology solutions company that supports industry-leading organizations in the aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, industrial equipment, semiconductor, and telecommunications sectors. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive company where our people can focus their whole...

  • Postdoctoral position in multi-material additive manufacturing of functional materials

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    We develop and investigate the fundamental science and engineering of energy materials via additive manufacturing with the aim to tailor and control correlated functions related to thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport, including providing surfaces for thermochemical or electrochemical reactions, conducting electrons and heat, and distributing fluids. In...

  • Renewable Energy Engineer

    4 weken geleden

    Enschede, Overijssel, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    We are seeking an EngD candidate to join our research team at the University of Twente, working on a project focused on chemical plastic recycling.About the ProjectThe Amazing project is a collaborative effort between industry partners and the University of Twente, aiming to develop a pilot plant for the chemical recycling of aromatic polyamide fibres. Your...

  • PhD position in computer architecture and hardware design for deep learning

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) empowers many applications in virtually all aspects of life. More and more devices, machines, and sensors connect to the Internet of Things (IoT), which creates large amounts of data. Even fast networks sometimes struggle to transfer data to a data centre or the ‘cloud’ for analysis, demanding incredible power. Solving this...

  • Phd Position in Sensors and Simulation-based

    4 weken geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 38 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,872 - € 3,670- - Deadline- 15 Dec 2024Are you ready to push the boundaries in immersive technologies, health education and adaptive learning? Join us at the Cardiac Surgery Innovations Lab and Life Long Professional Learning Lab! This 4-year PhD...

  • Phd Position in Pioneering Smart Materials for

    3 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 40 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,872 - € 3,670- - Deadline- 30 Oct 2024**Project Description** You will lead experimental efforts to develop and test new salt hydrate based composite materials that address key challenges related to the heat battery system, including phase separation,...

  • PhD position in Out-of-Autoclave Consolidation of Thermoplastic Composites

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    As part of the National research program Aviation in Transition, the Production Technology group at the University of Twente has a PhD position on the modelling of the out-of-autoclave processing of thermoplastic composites. Thermoplastic composite materials are considered a prime candidate for the next generation of commercial aircraft. Compared to...

  • Phd Position On Hardware Security and Fpga Design

    3 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 40 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,872 - € 3,670- - Deadline- 29 Sep 2024Public-key cryptography is vulnerable to mathematical attacks by quantum computers. Governments are encouraging organizations to adopt new post-quantum cryptography algorithms to secure critical infrastructure....

  • PhD position in Constitutive Modelling for Press Forming Simulations

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    As part of the National research program Aviation in Transition, the Production Technology group at the University of Twente has a PhD position on the modelling of the press forming process of thermoplastic composites. Thermoplastic composite materials are considered a prime candidate for the next generation of commercial aircraft. Compared to thermoset...

  • 2 PHD positions: Design and Additive Manufacturing Technology for Fabrication of A Hybrid Soft Robotic Heart

    6 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland University of Twente Voltijd

    Your project  is part of the Holland Hybrid Heart (HHH) consortium, the group that will produce the first ever soft-robotics, hybrid-tissue heart. The HHH consortium is a partnership between Erasmus MC, Eindhoven University of Technology, Amolf, University of Twente, Saxion, Delft University of Technology and several business partners. The consortium was...

  • Electronics Systems Design Specialist

    3 weken geleden

    Enschede, Overijssel, Nederland Cyient Voltijd

    About UsCyient is a leading provider of engineering, manufacturing, and technology services.Salary InformationWe offer a competitive salary for this role, estimated to be around $80,000 per year, based on industry standards and location.Job ResponsibilitiesAs an Analog Design Engineer Intern, you will assist in the design and development of analog circuits...

  • Phd Position: Reactor Design for Thermochemical

    3 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 40 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,872 - € 3,670- - Deadline- 21 Sep 2024**The challenge** Thermochemical heat storage (TCH) is a promising technology for the efficient utilization of renewable energy all over the year. The heart of a TCH system is the reactor, where the reaction...

  • Phd Position in Predictive Modeling of Defects in

    2 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 38 - 40 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,872 - € 3,670- - Deadline- 31 Oct 2024As part of the Dutch National research program Aviation in Transition, the Production Technology group at the University of Twente has a PhD position on the simulation of a novel assembly technique for...

  • Phd Position: Multiscale Characterization and

    3 maanden geleden

    Enschede, Nederland Universiteit Twente Voltijd

    **Key takeaways**: - Hours- 40 hr.- - Salary indication- Salary gross/monthly based on full-time - € 2,872 - € 3,670- - Deadline- 10 Oct 2024**The Challenge** First, relevant literature on silica aerogels, their characteristics and unique properties has to be explored. Subsequently rubber compounds filled with silica aerogel granules will be created in...