Scientist advanced diagnostics in high-tech systems

Scientist advanced diagnostics in high-tech systems at ESI

Improving high-tech systems availability by applying systematic methods to ensure their diagnosability and prognosability, from field introduction onwards. Can you envision it? Become a scientist at the Eindhoven-based ESI (TNO).

What will be your role?

You will have the unique opportunity to make an impact in increasing complex cyber-physical systems (CPS) availability through fundamental improvements in diagnostics methods. You will contribute to the development, improvement and extension of these methods to make systems better diagnosable by design and during operation, improving both high tech systems up-time and product quality performance.

As a scientist operating from industry labs at high-tech giants, you bridge the gap between academia and industrial practice in applied research projects. You share insights that you gain during your research with industrial partners and science. As you often work in a small team, you have an important say in the course of the project. We look forward to you sharing your ideas.

The research projects from ESI (TNO) you can contribute to are numerous. ESI currently has projects on system diagnosability at ASML, Canon, and Philips, focusing both on diagnosing hardware problems and on software issues.

What we expect from you

You are a goal-oriented professional energized by delivering high quality results. You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team of ESI research fellows, industrial and academic partners, where you closely cooperate with the client’s team at the customer premises. Above all you are a team player that we can build on to guide our customer and our own staff successfully through its journey, and are as well able to independently work on problem solutions, motivated to integrate your work in the team result.
What else can you offer?

• A university degree in computer science, engineering or relevant field
• Five or more years of experience, preferably in applied research
• Interest or experience in diagnostics techniques such as FMEA, FTA, model-based diagnostics, root cause analysis, condition based maintenance or reliability
• Experience with graph based approaches (e.g. state machines, Markov models)
• Hands-on programming experience, preferably Python or Java.
• A system-level mindset with great attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.

What you'll get in return

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between €3,800 and € 5,700 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• A good pension scheme.
• Travel allowance or a bike.
• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• 28 days annual leave and 5 compensation days under the reduction in working hours scheme (ATV, arbeidstijdverkorting) on a full-time basis.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.

The selection process

Please apply before the 15th of November. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.