Eindhoven University of Technology, a leading research institution in the Netherlands, is offering six PhD positions focused on advancing design automation and diagnostics in the semiconductor industry. The university is renowned for its collaborative culture and strong ties to high-tech industries, particularly in the Brainport region. These positions span the departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics and Computer Science, and are aimed at solving complex, multidisciplinary challenges in system-level modelling, analysis, design, and synthesis for semiconductor equipment, especially lithography machines. The research topics include automated computational design synthesis of system topologies, scenario-based system-level performance engineering, timing-aware distributed supervisory controller synthesis, AI-driven legacy system explanation and refactoring, data mining for diagnostics using knowledge graphs and foundation models, and automating health monitoring in semiconductor equipment. Each project is supervised by leading academics and involves collaboration with industry partners such as ASML AI Research. Candidates will work in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment, receive comprehensive training, and benefit from excellent employment conditions including a four-year contract, competitive salary, bonuses, pension, paid leave, and support for international staff. Applicants must have a master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Specific expertise in software engineering, programming, cyber-physical systems, formal methods, AI, data mining, control theory, and related areas is required for certain positions. Applications are accepted online until November 30, 2025, and should include a cover letter, CV, and references. The university provides a supportive infrastructure, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic campus environment. For more information, candidates are encouraged to contact the listed supervisors or HR services.

Eindhoven University of Technology is offering six PhD positions focused on advancing design automation, diagnostics, and AI applications for complex semiconductor systems, particularly lithography machines. These positions span the departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics and Computer Science, and are designed to address the limitations of current domain-specific automation solutions by developing holistic, system-level approaches. The research topics include automated computational design synthesis of system topologies, scenario-based compositional system-level performance engineering, timing-aware distributed supervisory controller synthesis, AI-driven legacy system explanation and refactoring, data mining for diagnostics using knowledge graphs and foundation models, and automating health monitoring in semiconductor equipment. Each project is supervised by leading academics and, in some cases, involves collaboration with industrial partners such as ASML AI Research. Candidates will work on cutting-edge challenges such as system architecture exploration, model-based performance engineering, supervisory control synthesis, generative AI for software maintenance, advanced diagnostic frameworks, and predictive monitoring technologies. Applicants should have strong backgrounds in relevant fields, with specific skills required for each position, such as software engineering, formal methods, control theory, and AI. The positions offer the opportunity to contribute to innovation in the Brainport region and beyond, working in interdisciplinary teams and with internationally recognized industrial partners. Funding details are not specified in the announcement. Interested candidates should apply online via the AcademicTransfer link, submitting their CV, motivation letter, and transcripts, and indicating their preferred PhD project(s).

This PhD position focuses on the contract-based design of complex dynamical systems, aiming to simplify and automate the design process for high-tech systems such as semiconductor equipment and robots. Hosted within the Dynamics and Control section at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the project is part of a collaborative effort involving four PhD students—two at Eindhoven and two at the University of Groningen. The research will develop novel tools based on contract-based system theory to translate system-level requirements into module-level specifications, addressing both time- and frequency-domain behaviors. One vacancy centers on analyzing system-level dynamics-related requirements, while the other targets second-order structural dynamics systems with nonlinearities, commonly found in mechatronic and robotic applications. The project offers opportunities to collaborate with leading companies in chip manufacturing and robotics, providing a strong academic and industrial profile. PhD candidates will have access to graduate courses at the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control (DISC) and the Engineering Mechanics Research School (EM), and will be part of a vibrant research community of over 60 members. The position is jointly supervised by Dr. Nathan van de Wouw and Dr. Bart Besselink, and encourages collaboration with industry in the Brainport region and academic researchers worldwide. Applicants should have a solid background in dynamical systems, system theory, control, and structural dynamics, and be motivated to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is offering a PhD position focused on the contract-based design of complex dynamical systems. This research is situated within the Dynamics and Control section, which is renowned for its world-class research and strong ties to the high-tech industry, particularly in the Brainport region of the Netherlands. The project aims to simplify and enhance the design process of complex dynamical systems—such as semiconductor machines, robots, and other high-tech equipment—by developing novel tools based on contract-based system theory. These tools will automate and improve the translation of system-level requirements into module-level specifications, addressing both time- and frequency-domain behaviors. The research is highly interdisciplinary, combining elements of mechanical engineering, systems and control theory, applied mathematics, and mechatronics. The successful candidate will join a team of four PhD students (two at TU/e and two at the University of Groningen) and will have opportunities to collaborate with leading high-tech companies in chip manufacturing and robotics. The position is jointly supervised by Professor Nathan van de Wouw (TU/e) and Dr. Bart Besselink (University of Groningen), offering a strong academic and industrial network. The PhD candidate will have access to graduate courses at the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control (DISC) and the Engineering Mechanics Research School (EM), and will be part of a vibrant research community of over 60 members. Applicants should hold a master’s degree in systems and control, mechanical engineering, or applied mathematics, with a strong background in dynamical systems and control theory. Experience with Matlab or Python, and an affinity for mechatronics or robotics, are required. The position offers a four-year full-time contract, with a competitive salary (scale P: €3,059–€3,881), year-end bonus, vacation pay, pension, parental leave, and additional allowances. International candidates may benefit from the 30% tax compensation scheme. The application process is online only, and candidates must submit a CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts, and a brief description of their MSc thesis or relevant research. The vacancy will remain open until filled, with a formal deadline of November 20, 2025.