Full Professor in High-Precision Mechatronics Systems

High-precision mechatronic systems are essential to the Dutch economy, powering leading industries such as semiconductors, medical technology, and advanced manufacturing. The Netherlands has built a strong global position with companies like ASML, VDL, Philips, and Thermo Fisher, where extreme accuracy and reliability are critical for innovation and competitiveness.

Core to this field is multi-physical system-level modeling, enabling engineers to predict and optimize system behavior across electrical, magnetic, mechanical, and thermal domains. Technologies such as multi-degree-of-freedom systems (e.g., maglev planar motors, robotics exoskeletons, magnetically levitated implantable pumps) enable contactless, flexible motion for high-precision applications and sterile medical environments.

Amid rising system complexity and sustainability demands, continued investment in R&D and talent is vital. By advancing high-precision mechatronics, the Netherlands safeguards its technological leadership and delivers innovations that strengthen the economy and improve healthcare worldwide.

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As a Full Professor, you will:

• Conduct independent, world-class research relevant to academia, industry, and government.
• Design and validate innovative electromagnetic actuation systems, advanced drive technologies, and integrated cyber-physical solutions.
• Deliver and maintain assigned components of the educational program, integrating innovative methods such as Challenge-Based Learning.
• Supervise PhD and EngD researchers, strengthening the link between research and education.
• Provide guidance and support to academic staff in conducting research.
• Lead workgroups, committees, or project teams within the department.
• Actively pursue secondary and tertiary funding streams, including national and European initiatives.
• Play a leading role in interdisciplinary collaborations, both within TU/e and with external partners.

In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven program to educate top talent and strengthen research across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• An established research reputation in advanced mechatronics and/or cyber-physical systems, evidenced by publications in leading journals and conferences.
• Proven affinity with teaching at bachelor, master, and PhD levels; willingness to obtain the University Teaching Qualification.
• Expertise in high-power-density electrical actuation/drive systems (linear, planar, rotary), with strong emphasis on optimization, efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Experience in multi-domain modeling, analytical methods, and/or control of nonlinear MIMO mechatronic systems.
• Strong experience in experimental validation using state-of-the-art measurement systems.
• A robust national and international network, proven through collaborations and joint projects.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding (national and European programs such as TTW, NWO, Horizon Europe, ERC).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with potential to build and lead a research team.

Applicants should have proven expertise in at least three of the following topics:

• High-accuracy electromechanical linear and multi-DoF planar magnetic levitation systems
• Electromagnetic systems for medical and robotics applications
• High-voltage and superconducting motor technologies
• Advanced conducting and magnetic materials
• Nonlinear eddy-current and hysteresis analysis
• Ultrafast 2D/3D modeling of electromagnetic fields
• Optimal design of electromagnetic systems
• Thermal management strategies for electrical actuation systems

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. For a Full Professor the range of the gross salary is (scale HL2/HL1) € 7,202 to max. € 12.584 per month (on a full-time basis).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager prof. dr. Elena Lomonova, Full Professor at TU/e, via E.Lomonova@tue.nl or +31 40 247 3573.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Thomas Slegers, Senior Recruiter, t.slegers@tue.nl or +31 6 1483 5214.

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