Rik (Van Der) Heijden-Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering
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Experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Component Engineer
Bertrandt GmbH
Automotive component engineering for Ford at John Andrews Development Centre Cologne and Ford Mondeo factory in Genk, Belgium.
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.
Mechanical Designer / Project Engineer
Braden Europe BV
Mechanical design of steel construction.
- Project engineering for power plant Swentibolt at DSM/Chemelot site Geleen.
Mechanical Designer
Globon BV
3D design of large oven structure for cast iron foundry.
- Dimension failure analysis and design change.
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Automotive, Energy, and Metals and Mining.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Production, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Operations.
Skills
- Ms-Windows, Ms-Office, Teams
- Sap (Aixtron)
- Pro-E (Aixtron)
Languages
Education
Diploma Business management · Business management · Genk, Belgium
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
Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge
Coaching
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Rik is based in Heerlen, Netherlands.
Rik speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Rik has at least 30 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 3 years and 6 months. Note that Rik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Rik would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering, Technology Innovation, Project Engineer/Principal Engineer.
Rik's most recent position is Project Engineer Team Equipment Engineering at Canon CPP.
In recent years, Rik has worked for Canon CPP, Aixtron, Trumpf TLSM, Viro, Zeiss SMT, and Aixtron / APEVA.
Rik is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical. Rik also has some experience in Automotive, Energy, and Metals and Mining.
Rik is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Production. Rik also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Operations.
Rik has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Rik has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Production.
Rik holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen.
Rik has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: GMP Allison, Validation And Qualification For Pharma, Biotech And Food Industries, and Construction Principles.
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