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Your time at university mainly revolves around building your future. Perhaps you’re currently primarily focusing on deadlines and exams. Butsoonerorlater,youwillhavetoaskyourself‘Whatdo I wanttodo afterwards?’and‘Howwillmycareerlook?’Thesequestions are not alwayseasytoanswer,andthat’spreciselywhytheWervingsdagen Foundation is keen to support you.

Ourmissionissimple:tohelpstudentsdiscovertheirpotential,and to support them in making conscious choices about their future.

As a student at TU/e, you’re right at the heart of a dynamic environmentfullofopportunities. The Brainportregion,whereour university is located, is one of the most innovative regions in the world. It’s a placewheretechnologyandcreativitycometogether, andwhereyouhavethechancetomake a difference.

The Wervingsdagen Foundation’s events are the ideal starting pointforyoutoprepareforwhatcomesnext.Whetheryou are still exploring your options or already have a clear idea of your career

ambitions,wehavesomethingforeveryone.DuringourSkill Sessions,youalreadyhadthechancetoworkonyoursoft skills and personal development. But the major opportunity tocomeintocontactwithpotentialemployersisofcourse the Career Expo on 11 and 12 March. With more than 180 companies involved – ranging from international players to innovative start-ups – this event offers an unprecedented chance to broaden your horizons.

However,theCareerExpoisaboutmorethanjustfinding aninternshiporajob.It’saplacewhereyoucandiscoverwhat inspiresyou,whatsparksyourcuriosityandwhatenergizesyou. Youmightattendtheeventwithaspecificgoalinmind,or perhaps you’re interested in exploring less familiar possibilities. Eitherway,agoodconversationoranunexpectedconnection can completely change your outlook on your future. Personally, my year on the board of the Wervingsdagen Foundation has taught me a lot about the importance of steppingoutsideyourcomfortzone.Thankstoworkingwith other talented and ambitious students and interacting closely withcompanies,I’vedevelopedskillsthatextendbeyondmy studies. This year has been a valuable opportunity to further my professional and personal development, and I’d recommend everyone to seek out similar experiences. However,themostimportantthingistotakeaction.Yourfuture doesnotshapeitself;itstartswiththechoicesyoumaketoday. By participating in our events, you take a step closer to a successful career.

Somyadvicetoyouis:beboldandchallengeyourself. VisittheCareerExpoandourotherevents,askquestionsand discoverjusthowmuchispossible.Youholdthepowerto steeryourownpath–andwe’rehappytohelpyoufindout howtogetstarted.

IlookforwardtowelcomingyoutotheCareerExpo.Together, let’stakethefirststepstowardsasuccessfulfuture.

Ruth Holtjer Chair of the Wervingsdagen Foundation

About Wervingsdagen

Wervingsdagen is a foundation started by TU/e’s study associationstoprovidestudentswithcareerorientationand professional development. We do this by organizing three majoreventseveryyear.Ourfirstevent,theSkillSessions,is aweekfulloftrainingsessionsandworkshopsthatsupportyour personal and professional development. The next edition of theSkillSessionswilltakeplacefrom8-12December2025.

On11and12March,weareorganizingtheCareerExpo, the largest technical career fair in the Netherlands. This year, we’rehostingover180companies,including20start-ups!

OurlasteventofthisacademicyearistheInterviewingDays. From12-15May,youhavetheopportunitytomeetwith recruiters face-to-face and have in-depth conversations withthem.Bondwithcompaniesoverlunchordinner,orget somehands-onexperiencebyworkingonacompanycase. FindoutmoreaboutthiseventattheCareerExpo!

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,feelfreetomailme: chairman@wervingsdagen.nl

The core business of MyFuture is to intrinsically stimulate career development, increasing awareness on the importance of employability, enlarging employability options and reduce career uncertainty of students. MyFuture facillitates a varied range of career activities on and around the TU/e campus. The MyFuture platform boosts employability by giving the students a clear overview of what is organized on the TU/e.

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‘MAKING AN IMPACT IN A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES’

“ASML has so much to o er, there’s always something that ts your pro le,” says Swen Sekha. Swen and his colleague Ward Dijkman are two new graduates who recently joined ASML’s management traineeship in Veldhoven. Besides working on technological challenges, Swen and Ward experience rst-hand how the company also takes social responsibility and cares for its employees.

Ward obtained his master’s degree in High Tech Engineering, withaspecializationinMicro&NanoScience.Swengraduated inAppliedPhysics,withaspecializationinRenewableEnergy.Ward: “Iwantedtoworkinthehigh-techindustry,therewasnodoubtabout that.ButIdidn’twanttohavetochooseasingleareaofspecialization rightfromthestart.Iheardabouttraineeshipsasawayofgettingto knowcompaniesanddiscoveringwhatpossibilitiesareavailableforme. Withitsmanagementtraineeship,ASMLofferedaterrificopportunity in this context.”

You’ve both been at ASML for a few months now.

How have you found it so far?

Ward:“It’sabigcompany,whichcanfeelabitoverwhelmingatfirst. Butyousoonsettlein.Everyoneiswillingtohelpyou,andthere are lots of tools to support your success in your role. For example, thereisabuddysystem:someonewhoanswersallyouron-boarding questionsandwhoisalwaystheretolendanear.”

Swen:“Ithasstruckmehowthe‘threeCs’–whichstandfor‘Challenge’,

‘Collaborate’and‘Care’–areembeddedintoeveryone’sbehaviour withinASML.Youhavevariousmentorstohelpyououtatthetechnical level.Andintermsof‘Challenge’,justaswelearnedtododuringour studies,wechallengeeachothertoseeourworkthroughfresheyes.”

‘Challenge’ is indeed very important within ASML. So are you also made responsible for challenging yourself and taking new steps?

Ward:“Myfirsttraineeshipassignmentisrelatedtothesupplychain.

Mybuddytaskedmewithmakingsurethatthewarehousesdon’t stocktoomanyparts,andIamheldtoaccountonthat.Iwasgiven thenecessaryresponsibilityandtrustquitequickly,eventhough you’re supposed to have more experience and training for this task. SoIfeellikeafully-fledgedemployeeratherthanatrainee.”

Swen:“Proactivenessishighlyappreciated.Duringmyfirstassignment Istartedtolookforadditionalchallenges.NowIampartofmultiple projects,whichshowsjusthowmuchtheyrewardproactivenesshere. Peoplearecomfortablewithgivingyouresponsibility,andIlikegettingthat responsibility. We have to arrange our next assignments ourselves too.”

Social responsibility is important within ASML. How do you notice that in practice?

Swen:“Oneofmyprojectsrelatestoeliminatingplasticbagsfrom oneofourplants.We’reworkingonreusablepackagingtoincrease sustainabilityandreducecosts,whichisasizablechallengeforASML.”

Ward:“Therearevarioussocialimpactinitiatives.Forexample,every employeeisallowedtospendoneworkingdayperyearvolunteering.”

Swen:“Anddiversityandinclusionisanimportantthemewithinthe company.AtASML,peoplefrommanydifferentnationalitieswork together.Tomakesurewefeelathome,therearemanycommunities for different groups. Education efforts ensure that as many employees aspossiblecomeintocontactwiththesecommunitiesandlearn whattheystandfor,sotheycanjointhemwhentheyfeellikeit.

”Ward:“Eveninmyownteamof14people,wehavesevendifferent nationalities.Onenicethingaboutdiversityisthatsomepeoplewant to be free at Christmas and others prefer to take time off for Ramadan orChineseNewYear.That’susefulindepartmentsthathavetobe staffed all the time.”

Have you already discovered ﬁrst-hand that you can make a real impact with your projects?

Swen:“Yes,thankstobeinggivenresponsibility,youcanalsomakean impact.AtASML,itisnotsounusualtobeabletomakeamarkwithin such a short space of time. Colleagues in the factory have told me they’re happythatwe’reworkingtoreducethenumberofplasticbagsweuse. Moreover,thenewsolutionismorepleasantforthoseemployeesto workwith.It’sverynicetohearfeedbacklikethat.”

Ward:“Notallprojectsmakeiteasytoseeyourpersonalimpact,but formycurrentproject,Iseemyweeklyimprovementsreflectedinthe data.Itfeelsverygoodtoseethatwereallyarereducingstocklevels.”

Do you have to be a certain type of person to ﬁt in at ASML?

Ward:“Definitelynot.Therearesomanydifferentrolesthatsuitso many different types of people. Proactiveness is important during a traineeshipliketheonewe’redoing,butthatactuallyappliestoall ofASML.It’shighlyvaluedhere.”

Swen:“ASMLisverydynamicandcreative.I’vealreadyseensomany ideasemergeinthefactoryI’mbasedatoverthepastfewmonths. It’s constantly changing, and things move very fast.”

Traineeships & early career programs

ASML’s management traineeship is one of its early career programs offering structured learning and development on the job. Curious to learn more? Scan the QR-code for more information.

ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. It manufactures the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. In almost 40 years, the organization has grown from a small start-up into a multinational company with over 60 locations in 16 countries and regions, more than 40,000 people of 143 nationalities, and annual net sales of €21.2 billion in 2023.

Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The company’s researchers, engineers and manufacturing specialists, as well as its high-tech hardware and software, all work at the edge of what’s possible. That’s why ASML’s customers include all the world’s leading chipmakers.

Because ASML spends €3.3 billion per year on R&D, its teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.

If you are passionate about technology and want to be a part of progress, visit www.asml.com/careers

 Ward Dijkman (left) and Swen Sekha.

Canon Production Printing: WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY

HCanon Production Printing produces high-end printers and work ow so ware for the commercial printing sector and is part of Canon, a leader in imaging technology. The company develops most of its own components, which means a wide variety of roles and lots of multidisciplinary projects for employees. Esther van Maurik’s story shows that Canon Production Printing, headquartered in Venlo (in the Dutch province of Limburg), o ers exciting opportunities for every kind of engineer.

igh-endprintersandworkflowsoftwareforthecommercial printing market and graphics industry call for not only a hightech approach, but also a multidisciplinary one. Besides mechanical engineering,everyproduct–andeveryproject–alsorequiresinput fromchemistry,physics,electricalengineering,softwaredevelopment and other disciplines. As a result, a job at Canon Production Printing highly varied, based on extensive collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. Because you’re involved in the development process from start tofinish,youcanclearlyseeyourowncontributiontoanewproduct.

Theworkitselfistechnicallychallengingwithplentyofdepth,while theneedforteamworkmeansyouhaveextensiveinteractionwith multiple colleagues.

Listening to students

In addition, Canon Production Printing offers several opportunities for engineerswhoarekeentofollowtheirownpath.EsthervanMaurikis aSupplyChainEngineerandDataAnalystinManufacturing&Logistics.

After completing her bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, she obtainedamaster’sdegreeinOperationsManagement&Logistics.

“During my studies, I helped to organize the Industria Congress. CanonwasoneofthecompaniesIapproachedtoparticipateand

 Esther van Maurik.

that’showIfirstcameintocontactwiththem.Canonattendedthe congressforthefirsttimeandIdiscovereditwasareallyterrificcompany.

I particularly like the fact that they take students very seriously. They asked formyfeedbackontheworkshoptheyhadpreparedandIwasquite critical in my response. They incorporated all of my suggested changes anditbecamethebestworkshopofthatconference.Thatreallymade an impression on me.”

“IsubsequentlydidmygraduationprojectatCanon,andIwasoffered ajobimmediatelyafterwards,on1June2023.IthinkCanoncould benefitbyrecruitingevenmoreyoungerpeople,butthefactthatit listens to employees so closely is a very positive step. Moreover, the companyhassignificantlyincreaseditscollaborationwithstudents in recent years.”

Deﬁning your own job

“BeforeIjoined,CanonProductionPrintingwasstillmakingrelatively little use of data in certain production processes. By demonstrating howimportantdataisforprocessimprovements,Iwasgiventhechance tostarttacklingthis.Howmanyothercompaniesallowyoutodefine yourownjob?ThefactthatIreceivedsuchapositivereactionwasthe decidingfactorforme.I’mnotgoingtofindthatelsewhere.”

“If you have ideas and can explain them clearly, Canon’s management isveryopentohearingthem.Intheirview,youshouldtakethe initiativeandcomeupwithyourownprojects.Thingsaren’thandedto you on a plate, but you’re encouraged to speak up about improvements you think could be made.”

Great atmosphere

“The atmosphere at Canon Production Printing is very informal, and personally I like that a lot. There is a hierarchy here, but that doesn’t mean you can’t speak to certain people. The company is making an efforttorejuvenateitsworkforce.Alotofpeoplehavebeenworking hereformanyyears–butIcanunderstandwhy,becausetheprospects forcareergrowtharereallygoodhere.”

Canon Production Printing

“During my studies I did an internship at an insurance company, and duringthepandemicIspentsixmonthsworkingasademandplanner inthesoftdrinksindustry.SoIknowthatdataanalystsatothercompanies spend most of their time behind a computer screen. In contrast, here atCanon,Ialsoregularlyventureoutontotheproductionfloor,such as to test my analysis out in reality. My friends from university are often much further removed from production in their jobs.”

“Theinteractionwithcolleaguesisfriendlyandrelaxed.Myjoboffers thebestofbothworlds:Igettoenjoyfocused,independentworkmost ofthetime,andIalsohaveweeksfilledwithdynamicandengaging meetings.Ioftengoforalunchtimewalkwithcolleagues,whichis agoodwaytoseeeachothermoreinformallyforachat.Wehavea multiculturalenvironmenthere,withmanycolleaguesfromdifferent countries,andwefrequentlyworktogetherininterdisciplinaryteams.”

Recommendation

“IwoulddefinitelyrecommendCanonProductionPrintingtocurrent students. As I said, they take students very seriously here. And Canon isalwayshappytocreatestudyassignments;therearesomany departments,theycanalwaysfindaplaceforyou.Asastudent,you’re assignedtwosupervisorshere.That’sverybeneficial,becausethey complementeachother.Iactuallysupervisestudentsmyselfnow. Andpeoplewhocomeonboardasstudentsoftenstaywiththe company after they graduate. I think that speaks for itself.”

Canon Production Printing develops and manufactures high-tech printing products and workflowsoftwareforthecommercialprintingmarketandispartofCanon,aglobalprovider of imaging technologies and services. Canon Production Printing operates on three continents, withapproximately3,350employees(asoflate2024)andhasitsglobalheadquartersinVenlo, the Netherlands.

Its product offering includes continuous-feed and cut-sheet printers for high-volume printing and publishing, and large-format printers for display graphics and technical document systems (TDS). Industriallabelprintersforself-adhesivelabelsandselectedflexiblepackagingapplications have recently been added to the portfolio.

YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutCanonProductionPrintingatcpp.canon.

Canon Production Printing Netherlands B.V. VanderGrintenstraat10 5914 HH Venlo

careers@cpp.canon careers.cpp.canon

Oneindig veel kansen IN BUSINESS EN IT

Zoek je diversiteit, een gezellige sfeer, goede voorwaarden en een schat aan mogelijkheden? Dan is Capgemini een geweldige keuze. Juliana en Ying-Ying zijn na hun master gestart bij Capgemini in Utrecht. Een van de beste keuzes die ze ooit maakten, blijkt uit hun verhaal.

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at isCapgemini?Capgeminiiseengoede plek om, als je net bent afgestudeerd, ervaringoptedoenenerachter tekomen wat jeechtleukvindt,waarjegoedin bentenin welkerichtingjeverderwiltgroeien.Hetis eenmooieplekomjezelfteontwikkelen,enje krijgtdaarookallemiddelenvoor.” Dat zegt JulianaMontana-Melgarejo.Eenprachtig antwoordopdevraag,wantuithaarverhaal en dat vanhaarcollegaYing-Ying Ye blijktdit een prima samenvatting.

“Ying-Ying Ye vulthetaan:“Capgeminiisde technology en business transformatiepartner voor onze klanten. Dit houdt in dat je als Capgeminimedewerkerwerktaanopdrachten bijklanten.Endieklantenzitteninallerlei sectoren, zoals publieke sector, retail, energie, industrieofdienstverlening.Eigenlijkkijkje overal achter de schermen.”

Capgeminikentverschillendepractices.Juliana enYing-Yingwerkenalsintegratieengineer bijCloudCustomApplications.Hiermaken zemiddle-ware,softwarediesystemenbijde klant integreert en goed laat aansluiten.

 Juliana Montana-Melgarejo en Ying-Ying Ye.

Get the future you want JulianastudeerdeArtificialIntelligenceinNijmegenenUtrecht. “Namijnmasterin2020wistiknietwatikwilde,ikvondallesleuk. IktwijfeldetussenwerkeneneenPhD.ToenkwamCapgeminiop mijnpad;tijdensmijnstudiekwamenzeonsalinteresserenvoor eenwerkplekendatbleefaltijdinmijnachterhoofd.Tijdenseen Xperiencedaywerdikovertuigd:veeljongemensenenwerkinveel verschillendesectoren.‘Getthefutureyouwant’wastoendeslogan, eneigenlijkwordtdatookhelemaalwaargemaaktnuikhierwerk. Ookmijnstudie,AI,komtsteedsmeerteruginmijnprojecten.”

Ying-Ying deed Chemical Engineering & Chemistry in Eindhoven. “Ookikwistnietwatikwilde.Tijdensmijnmasterthesishebikalleen maar achter de computer gezeten. Daardoor keek ik daarna, in 2023, verderdanchemiealleen.MijnnichtwerktealbijCapgeminienik dacht:“Datbedrijfkenik!”IkbentijdensdeWervingsdagengaan pratenmetdemensenbijdestandendatwaseenfijngesprek. Ikvielvooralvoorhun‘allyoucantrain’-initiatief.Jekunthierinalle richtingen cursussen volgen. Technisch, management of juist heel persoonlijkecursussen,zoalssoftskills.Datvondikzogoed. Eensnoeptrommelaanprachtigegroeimogelijkheden.”

Diversiteit

Jullie zĳn beide integratie-engineer. Wat doen jullie?

Juliana:“Wijwerkenaansoftware-integratiebijdeklant.”

Ying-Ying:“Deklantbeschiktvaakoverallemaallosseapplicaties, maardiemoetenmetelkaarkunnen‘praten’.Doejedatmetcustom code,danwordthetééngrotewarboel.DaarombouwenwijeenAPI (Application Programming Interface) zodat de applicaties goed kunnen communiceren en elkaar opdrachten kunnen geven.”

Julianaheeftintweeprojectenvoordepubliekesectorgewerkt, Ying-Yingwerkteinderetail,deenergieenvooreenministerie. Diversiteit!Haddenwedatalgenoemd?

Wat maakt het werken bĳ Capgemini voor jullie zo leuk?

Juliana:“Desamenwerkingmetdemensenopkantoor.Enleuke dingen doen met collega’s.”

Ying-Ying:“Ja,inderdaad,onzecollega’szijnheelgezellig.Julianaen ikzittenookineenteamdatallerleiactiviteitenorganiseert.Hetzijnde mensendiehetleukmaken.Wemakeneennieuwsbrief,organiseren vanalles,vanserieuzebijeenkomstentoteenpotluckofeengame-avond. Maarookdiesamenwerkingisfijn;wehebbenheelcapabelesenioren.”

Juliana:“Eniedereenwiljealtijdhelpen.Watjevraagookis,zehelpenje.”

Mogelijkheden genoeg

Wat heeft Capgemini jullie aan mogelĳkheden te bieden? “Werken jullie met een idee van een carrièrepad in je hoofd?

Juliana:“Ha,ja,ikbegonmeteencarrièrepad,maarikkijknugewoon welkerichtingenikleukvind.”Ying-Ying:“Ikook!Hetisnubelangrijk rustigteontdekkenwatikechtwil,omlaterverdertekijken.Tienjaar indetoekomstkijkenislastig.Maardemogelijkhedenzijnergenoeg.

Wezijnbeidebegonnenalsjunior,versvandeuniversiteit.Danvolgje een pad van achttien maanden tot je medior bent. Daarna kun je kiezen voor de managing-kant, kiezen voor een andere practice of een ander cluster.Ofjewordtdeveloperofgaatindearchitectuur.BinnenITkun je alle kanten op.”

Juliana:“Demogelijkhedenzijnheelbreed.Jemoeterwelzelfeen beetje achteraan zitten.”

Is Capgemini een goede plek voor iedereen? Of is het een omgeving voor een bepaald type mens?

Ying-Ying:“Verschillendetalentenwerkenhier.Maarvoordemeesten vanonsgeldtweldatereenzekeregedrevenheidisomerinhetwerk endaarbuitenietsvantemaken.Enhetisfijnalsjemakkelijkmetmensen omkuntgaan,wewerkenhierveelsamen.Spreekjeuitoverwatjewilt. Erisveelmogelijk,of,zoalsdesloganzegt:‘GetTheFutureYouWant.’”

Capgemini is een wereldleider in het samenwerken met organisaties om hun business te managen en transformeren door gebruik te maken van de kracht van technologie. Als toonaangevende strategische partner voor bedrĳven over de hele wereld maken we al meer dan vĳftig jaar gebruik van technologie om transformatie mogelĳk te maken. We richten ons op het gehele gamma aan zakelĳke behoeften, van strategie en ontwerp tot het managen van de operatie. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van diepgaande branchekennis en expertise op het gebied van cloud, kunstmatige intelligentie voor data, connectiviteit, software, digitale engineering en platforms. Je werkt aan internationale projecten om een bredere impact te hebben en daarbĳ maak je gebruik van ons innovatieve aanbod aan oplossingen. Met ongeëvenaarde branchespeciﬁeke kennis ontwikkel jĳ je als professional en krĳg je de ervaringen die je nodig hebt om stappen te blĳven zetten en je zo te blĳven ontwikkelen.

Capgemini Nederland BV Reykjavikplein 1

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3500GNUtrecht T 030 – 203 05 00 recruitment.nl@capgemini.com www.werkenbĳcapgemini.nl

Kwaliteit van statistieken waarborgen met wetenschappelijkemethoden

Om de kwaliteit van zijn producten en diensten te waarborgen, hanteert het CBS wetenschappelijk verantwoorde methoden. Degene die daar bij het CBS - zowel nationaal als internationaal - veel kennis over hee is Mark van der Loo. Zo zorgde hij ervoor dat het CBS één van de eerste statistische bureaus was dat R introduceerde voor statistiek en data-analyse doeleinden. Daarnaast leverde hij op allerlei fronten een belangrijke bijdrage aan het ontwikkelen van vakkennis op het gebied van methodologie en IT.

 Mark van der Loo

MarkvanderLooisbijhetCBSsenior-methodoloog.Indiefunctie washijbijhetstatistiekbureaudestuwendekrachtachterde introductievanR,eenopensourcesoftwareproductdatspeciaalis ontwikkeldvoorstatistiekendata-analysedoeleinden.‘HetCBS gebruiktRsinds2009enwaséénvandeeerstestatistischebureaus diedezesoftwarebreedinzette.Rwordtdoorveelinternationale statistici,methodologenendata-wetenschappersomarmd,omdat heteenopensourcesoftwareisdiejeeenvoudigmetelkaarkunt delen. Er bestaat ook een internationale gemeenschap van gebruikers diemetelkaarkennisenervaringopditgebieduitwisselen.’Vander Loowerkteookmeeaanhetschrijvenvanzo’n20R-packagesen publiceerdedaaroverinwetenschappelijketijdschriften.

Nieuwe databronnen

Desenior-methodolooggeeftinmiddelsgedurende15jaarzowel nationaal als internationaal trainingen op het gebied van R. Daarnaast schreefhijermetzijncollegaEdwindeJongeeenboekovermet detitel‘StatisticalDataCleaningwithapplicationsinR’.Datboek werdopdemarktgebrachtdoordegerenommeerdeAmerikaanse uitgeverWiley.‘Hetopschonenvandataiseenessentieelonderdeel bijdeproductievanstatistieken.Datwasaltijdalzo,maarisdoorhet gebruikvannieuwedatabronnennognoodzakelijkergeworden.

HetCBSwerktmetveelverschillendedatabronnen,maardiezijn nietaltijdvolledigoffoutloos.Hetbeoordelenvankwaliteitenwaar mogelijkreparereniseenvoorwaardeomeengoedekwaliteitvan destatistiektekrijgen.’

Europees Statistisch Systeem

DoorzijnjarenlangeervaringophetgebiedvanRwerdVanderLoo in2021associateeditorbijhetR-journal.Inmiddelsishijerhoofdredacteurenverantwoordelijkvoordekwaliteitvandeartikelenen deadlines. Maar niet alleen op het gebied van R heeft de seniormethodoloogveelinternationaleervaringenkennis.Ookheefthij jarenlangnamenshetCBSalsinternationalecoördinatorgewerktop hetgebiedvanmethodologieenIT.‘DatbetrofvooralveelsamenwerkingmetdeUnitedNationsendeverschillendestatistiekbureaus binnenEuropa.Centraalstonddesamenwerkingophetgebied van het European Statistical System (ESS). Doel van het ESS is samenwerkingencoördinatietussendestatistischebureaus,zodater binnendeEuropeseUnievergelijkbarestatistiekenkunnenworden gemaakt.’DaarnaastisVanderLoocoördinatorvoorEMOS.‘Dat staatvoorEuropeanMasterinOfficialStatistics.BinnenhetEMOSprogrammawordenstudentenvandeuniversiteitUtrechtenLeiden opgeleidinhetmakenvanofficiëlestatistiek.’InLeidenishijook werkzaamaandeuniversiteitalsresearchfellow.Indiefunctie begeleidthijeenpromovendusbijpromotieonderzoek.

CBS-Academy

VanderLooisookwerkzaamalsprogrammamanagerbinnende CBS-Academy.Ineenwereldwaarinontwikkelingenelkaarsnel opvolgen is het voor organisaties en hun personeel immers belangrijkommeetegroeien,hiervoorisdeCBSAcademyopgericht. ‘Demaniervanstatistiekmakenverandert,moderniseert.Datvraagt omnieuweskillsvandemedewerkers.Hieroverhebikeenvisiedocumentgeschrevenendaarpassenweonstrainingsaanbodnu opaan.HetCBSwileenlerendeorganisatieworden,maardatvergt eencultuuromslag.DeCBS-Academydraagtdaaraanbij.Nietalleen door vakkennis aan te bieden, maar ook trainingen op het gebied vanpersoonlijkeontwikkelingendoorbijtedragenaaneencultuur waarlereneennormaalonderdeelvanjewerkis.DeCBS-Academy levertjaarlijksongeveer120leeractiviteitenen80tot100interne docenten zetten zich hiervoor in.’

Collegialiteit

WatmaaktzijnwerkbijhetCBSnuzointeressant?VanderLoo: ‘Hetisdecombinatievanaldieverschillendewerkzaamheden. Ikbeneenonderzoekerinhartennieren.Daarnaastvindikhetfijn ominallerleigroepensamentewerken.ZoisdeR-communityheel prettiggezelschap:mensenhelpenelkaar.Ookmijninternationale werkzaamhedenzijnboeiend.DenkaanhetISI-congresdatditjaar inNederlandwordtgeorganiseerd.Daarkomenallestatisticiuitde helewereldsamen.Zelfbenikbetrokkenbijdeorganisatievan diversecursussen.’Totslotnoemtdesenior-methodolooghetfijn dathijzichbijhetCBSheeftkunnenontwikkelenopzijnvakgebied enoporganisatorischgebied.‘Daarhebikaltijdveelsteunvanmijn collega’sbijervaren.DecollegialiteitendesfeerbijhetCBSzijn erggoed!’

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EEN ZEE AAN MOGELĲKHEDEN in alle technische richtingen

NBij scheepsbouwer Damen liggen de carrièremogelijkheden voor het oprapen. Voor elke studierichting zijn er genoeg mogelijkheden. Ook na een studie in Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Technologie, zo blijkt.

azijnstudieinLucht-enRuimtevaartTechnologieenAerodynamicaaandeTUDelftlageenbaanbijscheepsbouwerDamen Shipyardsniethelemaalvoordehand.TochheeftJorianKnepperhier nueengeweldigewerkplek.

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bereikt Guinness

“Hetleeklogischmetmijnstudiedatikindeluchtvaartzougaan werken.MaarviaviakwamikincontactmetDamenenspecifiekde afdelingITAanBoord.Tijdenshetsollicitatiegesprekkwamenwe erachterdatdittotaalnietbijmijnprofielpaste.EchterzeiJanno, de programma-manager van de afdeling, dat de afronding van een masterstudie aan een technische universiteit symbool stond voor de mogelijkheden.Defunctieinvullingzelfgingommijnpersoonlijkheid, plus de vraag of ik het ook zag zitten. Het snelle schakelen tussendemechanica,deelektronicaendeaansturingwasalles watbijeenkwamindefunctie.”

Wat is belangrijk bij nieuwe medewerkers voor Damen? “Vaakwordtgekekenwatjevooreenbedrijfkuntbetekenen.BijDamen washetduseenanderebenadering:erwerdmeuitgelegdhoede afdelinginelkaarzat,watdetechnischeuitdagingenwarenenwat mijnrolzoumoetenworden.Vervolgenswerdmijgevraagdofdat interessantwasvoormij.”

“Dushetverschiltperfunctiewatbelangrijkis,engeziendehoeveelheidafdelingenenfunctiesbijDamenzoueraltijdweleenfunctiebijje passen.Zelfhouikwelvanuitdagingen.Openheidincommuniceren, initiatief nemen, durven vragen en het projectgerichte, technische denken. Wat is je doel, doe veronderstellingen, ga alles bevragen en kom met pragmatische oplossingen.”

Wat is het leuke aan werken bij Damen? “IkwerknubijhetHMI-team,datdesoftwarevoordesleepbotenschrijft. Hetschrijvenaansoftwareisvoormijeenexcuusomaanhettotaal meetekunnenwerken.Wantvliegtuigenofschepen,hetzijnallemaal geweldigemachines.Laatstwasereenvraagomhetvermogenvan deexternebrandblusserswattetemperen.Debrandweervond2400 m3/hwatveel,dangingenerookdingenvandepandenverlorendie ze juist proberen te redden. Dus moest er een extra modus komen om dewalzorgvuldigerteondersteunen.Omhetdaarnadaninwerking tezien,datiszogaaf.Hetwerkisgevarieerd:ikdoetestenvooreen nieuwelier,maarwerkondertussenookaanbotenvoorVietnam. Jewerktaanmeerdereprojectentegelijk,daarbijkrijgjeeengrote vrijheid.Enhetwerkisveelinteamverband,samenmetveleandere disciplines en afdelingen.”

“Daarnaastvindikhetbijzonderdatdeafdelingwaarikwerkkleinis, wezijnmetz’ndrieën,maarhetbedrijfisgroot;datbetekentdater altijdveelmogelijkhedenzijnenjealtijdkuntdoorgroeien.Inmijn functie heb ik veel contact met allerlei collega’s op verschillende afdelingen.Ikwerkhiernuruimeenjaarmaarikhebnognietiedereenontmoet.Laatstwasereenwereldrecordmeteensleepbootvan Damen, met een lier met een enorme trekkracht. Toevallig had ik net geholpenmetdielierkalibratie.Datjezulkekansenkrijgtvaneen bedrijf,datspreektmijaan.”

“Damenisookveelzijdig.Erisbijvoorbeeldeenmechanischeafdeling met enorm veel projecten. Er zit zo veel techniek in een schip. Met de mechanicauitmijnstudiezouiklaterookdaarinverderkunnen.Bij Damenzijnerzoveelverschillenderollendievervultmoetenworden. Iedereenmeteentechnischeopleidingkanhierwelterecht,denkik. Demogelijkhedengaanveelverderdanjouwprofielofdebeschrijving van de vacature.”

En de werksfeer?

“Ikwerkzelfineenleukteameninhethelebedrijfisdesfeermakkelijk, redelijkinformeel;datgeldtvoorallefunctieswel.Wedoenookveel leukedingenmetelkaar.Iedereenweetdatermeerisdanwerkalleen.”

De kernwaarden voor Damen zijn Fellowship, Cra manship, Entrepreneurship en Stewardship. ‘We’re everything ship’, heet het in de campagne. Herken je dat in jouw werk?

“Zeker,hetinterdisciplinairsamenwerkenmetjecollega’senhet sameneenborreltjedrinken.Descheepsbouwisinalleopzichten craftmanship.Injebaanwordjeuitgedaagdcreatieftezijneninitiatief tenemenineenvariëteitaantakenenbenjeinzekerezineenentrepreneur.Enstewardship,verstandig,duurzaambeheerenduurzame vaartuigenontwikkelenzoalselektrischesleepboten,datzitinhet bedrijfalsgeheel,maarookindemedewerkers.”

Hoe zou je Damen willen aanbevelen?

“Voorallesoortentechnischeopleidingenhebbenwehierduizend mogelijkhedenomhetopjeeigenmanierintevullen.Ookrichtingen alschemischetechnologie,technischebedrijfskundeofcivieletechniek. Watjeookzoekt,jevindthethier.Erisechteenzeeaanmogelijkheden in alle richtingen.”

Damen Shipyards Group

DamenShipyardsbestaatuit51bedrijvenenisgevestigdop35 scheepswervenoverdehelewereld.Met12500medewerkers werkenweaaneenverduurzamingvandescheepsbouw. Studentenenalumnikunnenopdewebsiteallemogelijkheden bekijkenvoorstages,afstudeeropdrachtenen(starters)functies.

Ben jĳ klaar voor de volgende stap?

W career.damen.com E recruitment@damen.com

Damen Shipyards Group

Industrieterrein Avelingen West 20 4202MSGorinchem www.damen.com

 Jorian Knepper.

Engineering in all degrees of freedom

 Thijs Sieswerda en Marleen Heijdra.

AtDemcon,weworkontechnologicallycomplexsystemsandmanyproprietary products.Withinnovativesolutionsinmechatronics,mechanics,softwareand electronicsformedicalandhigh-techapplications,wecontributetoabetterworld bothdirectlyandindirectly.Justasimportantasthequalityofourproductsisour wayofworking:inafriendly,welcomingculture,withshortlinesofcommunication andtimeforfun.WorkingatDemconisbasedonthreeimportantpillars:atmosphere, varietyandfreedom.MechatronicsystemengineerThijsSieswerdaandemployer brandingspecialistMarleenHeijdraexplainmore.

ATMOSPHERE

Thijs:“Iwaslookingforaveryvariedjobinmachinecontrol,preferablyinarelatively smallorganizationwithaflathierarchy.AndI’vefoundithere.Demconhasaround a thousand employees. At my location in Best, near Eindhoven, there are about 200ofus.Eachlocationworksfairlyindependently;it’ssmallandfriendly,witha nice informal atmosphere. In fact, that struck me during the application process – it immediately felt right.”

Marleen:“Thatatmosphereisechoedinthesenseoftogetherness,thankstoour sharedpassionfortechnology,andalsothankstothetypeofpersonthatworkshere. Everyonehereisopen,downtoearthandhelpful.Peopleareveryapproachable andalwaysreadytolendahand.”

VARIETY

Thijs:“Ourprojectsandtasksareveryvaried.Youhavealottochoosefromhere. Thisispartlybecausewe’reinvolvedintwosectors:medicalandhigh-tech.And everyprojectisdifferent:nobodyhereisstilldoingthesameastheyweredoing three years ago.”

FREEDOM

Thijs:“Asanengineer,youhavealotoffreedomandresponsibility.Youdecide whatyoudoeachdayandhowyoushapeyourrole.Youalsoplayanimportant part in all your projects, so you can really add value. At the same time, you don’t workinisolation.Youcanalwayscountonthesupportofcolleaguesfromwithin andoutsideyourownteam.Wesupporteachotherwherevernecessary.Similarly, our customers can also rely on the expertise of the team and of the entire company.”

FUN

recruitment@demcon.com www.careersatdemcon.com

Marleen:“Workisimportant,ofcourse,butit’sequallyimportanttohavefun. Sotherearecountlesssocialactivitieshere,suchascookingworkshops,drinks on Friday afternoons and the Summer Festival. There’s at least one event every month, such as games night, and there are loads of small sport-related groups.”

Thijs:“IwouldprimarilydescribeDemconasofferingtechnicaldepth–withprojects thatpushtheboundariesofwhat’spossible–inasupportiveculture:everyone usestheirownspecialistknowledgetohelpeachother.Areyouassertive,social, a go-getter, do you have a passion for technology and do you like having your ownresponsibilities?Ifso,Demconistheplacetobe.”

READY, FIRE, AIM

Founded in 1978, Mainfreight is a global logistics service provider specializing in Air & Ocean, Warehousing, and Transport. Mainfreight Europe has been active in the Netherlands since 2011. Regardless of their background, students who are interested in supply chain and logistics and are eager to learn are encouraged to contact Mainfreight. An exciting career lies ahead.

RodrigoJoseBuckcompletedhismaster’sdegreeinInternational Business Administration at Tilburg University. He then decided to do a second degree in Economics, and he is currently completing hismaster’s.Atthesametime,heworksatMainfreightinTilburgasa traineeintheCrossdockteam,wherehehasalreadybeenpromoted to group leader.

“IfirstencounteredMainfreightatacareereventinmysecondyear atuniversity.Iwasinterestedintheircultureandwasstruckbythe uniquebluebranding.Mainfreightapproachedmeayearlaterand, afterseveralinterviews,Istartedworkingatthecompanyinparallel withmystudies.”

‘Ready, re, aim’

“We don’t believe you need to be 100% ready to take the next step inyourcareertostartworkingatMainfreight,”saysElifBilici-Soriano, TeamLeaderTraining&Development.“60%readyisgoodenough forus.That’swhyRodrigostartedwhilestillstudyingforhissecond master’s.Ifwe’dwaitedtoolong,hewouldhavebeengone.

AtMainfreight,wesay‘ready,fire,aim’ratherthan‘ready,aim,fire’. We’redon’tliketohangaround.Rodrigocanlearnwhilehe’shere, hecanaimhiswayintotheoperations.Thisisafundamentalpartof ourphilosophy;it’sthewayweapproachnewcustomers,newmarket opportunitiesandnewteammembers.”

“WeapproachedRodrigobecauseofhisprofile,hisattitude,his strongeagernesstolearn,andthefactthatwethoughthe’dfitin quitewellinourteam.Thosearetheaspectswelookatwhenhiring people,” adds Elif.

Traineeship

RodrigowashiredonatraineeshipaspartoftheMainfreight DevelopmentProgramme.Elif:“Withinthetraineeship,welookat the person and the roles available. If you’re the right person, then we’llmakesuretofindarolethatsuitsyou.”

Mainfreightisallaboutlogistics:Transport,Warehousing,andAir& Ocean.Severalstudyareascouldbeagoodfit,suchasautomotive technology, industrial engineering or sustainable innovation. “But to be honest, the type of degree you have is not that important. We care moreaboutyouasaperson,yourattitudeandyourwillingnessto learnwithinthecompany,”saysElif.“Educationisoptional,learningis compulsory.”

Niceatmosphere

Rodrigo:“ItwasawholenewexperienceformewhenIstarted,of course,butaftersixmonthsofworkinghereIcansayIreallylikeit. It’safast-paced,dynamicenvironment,that’sforsure.There’salways somethingchallenging,youalwayshavetopayattention,butthat makesitrewarding.Theatmosphereisveryniceandwehaveavery friendlyteaminTilburg.Theworkisnotalwayseasy,thepacecan causesomestressandsometimesdiscussionsarise,butwesolve any issues immediately.”

“Our culture is important at Mainfreight; it’s very family oriented. It’s a big team but everyone is approachable and helps each other out. Weworkhard,wetreateveryonewithrespect,andwe’reopento everyone’s ideas.”

Careerpossibilities

“Mainfreightoffersmeplentyofpossibilitiesforcareergrowth.

Within Transport here in Tilburg, my next step might be into a more office-basedpositionincustomerserviceorfreightcoordination. Buttherearealsopossibilitieselsewhereinthecompany,including atoneoftheotherlocations:WarehousingorAir&Ocean.Duringmy three-year traineeship, the goal is to gain as much experience as possibleindifferentroleswithinthebusiness,andthentoeventually choosewhethertobecomealeaderoraspecialist.”

Responsibility

Elif:“Duringthethreeyears,traineesworkinthreeorfourdifferent roles. Operational roles are important; if Rodrigo becomes a site manageroneday,hewillhavefirsthandknowledgeofhowmany palletswillfitintoatruck,andsohe’llalsoknowwhathecanexpect ofhisoperationalteam.That’swhywealwayspromotefromwithin;

wewantourleaderstounderstandourcultureandthewaywework. Andwegivepeoplerealresponsibility.Wetrustourteammembers; they’re our leaders of the future, so they need to have that responsibility today.Andit’saresponsibilityforthewholecompany.”

The Mainfreight Development Programme offers a dynamic, supply chain-focused environment for individuals eager to step outside their comfort zones. Emphasizing the development of future leaders today, the programme spans three years, providing a blend of hands-on experience and structured training. Participants engage in operational roles across Mainfreight’s business units, including Air & Ocean, Warehousing, and Transport. With European opportunities in European branches, the programme facilitates diverse skill acquisition.

The curriculum includes personal leadership courses, presentation training, and networking sessions with European trainees and leaders. Encouraging practical application, participants can contribute to improvement projects within their roles, witnessing ﬁrsthand the impact they can make on the business.

In the Netherlands, Mainfreight has Transport locations in ’s-Heerenberg, Tilburg and Rotterdam (Waddinxveen). Air & Ocean is located in Rotterdam, Schiphol and Born. Warehousing is in ’s-Heerenberg, Zaltbommel, Utrecht and Born. Across Europe, Mainfreight has 54 branches based in 10 countries.

Mainfreight Europe

Industriestraat 12 7041GD’s-Heerenberg T:+31(0)314678111 E:careers.eu@mainfreight.com

‘Project-based HIGH-TECH ENGINEERING’

Engineering rm Nobleo Technology specializes in so ware, mechatronics and mechanical solutions in the key areas of autonomous & intelligence solutions, embedded & electronics solutions and high-tech system solutions. Joyce van der Wal was a racted by the diversity of projects and the great atmosphere.

Nobleo Technology is focused on talent development.Itsengineersworkboth in-house and at customer sites. They create prototypes and mechatronics solutions from concept to prototype, and design small-batch production systems. Nobleo’s customers can beroughlydividedintotwogroups.Onthe one hand, there are the major players such asASML,Philips,BoschandSKF–bigOEMs whoarelookingtooutsourcesomeoftheir development activities – and on the other, therearethestart-ups:companiesthathave a great idea but need a technology partner to help them realize it.

Great atmosphere

JoycevanderWalstudiedMechanical EngineeringinEindhoven,withaspecialization in Control Systems Technology.

Aftercompletinghermaster’sinJune2024, shehadalistofcompanieswhereshecould imagineherselfworking.

“At the 2024 Career Expo, I visited around 20 companies that seemed interesting to me. Ididn’tactuallyknowNobleoatthattime, but I had cycled past the premises in southern Eindhoven on several occasions. Our conversationattheExpowasverypleasantandI wasinvitedforaninterview.Thatwasavery

positive experience too. In particular, the great atmosphere stood out during that meeting.”

“Inaddition,IwasinterestedinNobleo’sprojectbased high-tech engineering activities. I’m personally focused on high-tech systems and there is a huge diversity of projects. Moreover, withintheSystemsdepartmentthereisa separatesectiondedicatedtomyfieldof expertise:Dynamics&Control.”

Personal a ention

“Theworkitselfalreadyappealedtome,butI alsofindtheworkingatmosphereimportant.

The culture at Nobleo is very special.

 Joyce van der Wal.

Everyone is committed to not only maintaining apleasantworkingenvironment,butalso continuously improving it. The people here are enthusiastic and passionate, both about theworktheydoandtheatmosphere.

Numerous activities are organized, such as an employee Christmas dinner, skiing trips for thosewhoareinterested,gamesnightswith good food included, and of course Friday afternoon drinks.”

“Ultimately,thedecidingfactorformewas the personal attention you receive at Nobleo. It’saslightlysmallercompanywherepeople really support you. There are lots of different projectssoyougethelpdecidingwhichones suityouandwhatwillbegoodforyour development. It’s people-focused.”

Variety

“Iamcurrentlyworkingontwoprojects.Ilike thatvariety.I’mgettingtoknowtwodifferent domains at the same time, and I’m learning more and faster. And there are lots of opportunities for learning at Nobleo in general. There’s a budget for courses or conferences iftheyhelpyouwithyourprojectsorpersonal growth.Myprojectsareinthefieldoflaser alignment. One of them is about optics, for whichI’mdoingalotofextralearning.Inthe otherproject,I’mworkingonatestsetup, whichismorehands-onmechatronics.”

A ractive place to work

“I’veonlybeenworkinghereforsixmonths and am still at the start of my career, but I can already see that Nobleo is an attractive place toworkformanyengineers.Thankstoworking on a project basis, you’re exposed to a lot of different companies. Another thing I like is the fact that Nobleo starts from nothing to develop a proof of concept. Moreover, the company supportsyourowndevelopment.Yourteam leader is also your coach and helps you to thinkaboutwhichareasofyourselfyoucould further develop in the foreseeable future. At the same time, there is the social side and thefriendlyatmosphere,whichisthanksto the people themselves. Besides their passion for technology, they are also driven to maintain andfurtherimprovethegreatworking atmosphere here.”

NobleoTechnologyislookingforgraduateswithabackgroundinsoftware,mechanicsor construction.Weareseekingexperiencedsoftwaredesigners,mechanicalengineers, systemdevelopersandvisionexperts.Besidesthat,atNobleoTechnologywearekeen tohearfromtalentedstudentsfromanyotherfields.Youaremorethanwelcome tocontactusifyouhavegoodorganizationalskillsandenjoyworkinginateamof enthusiasticcolleaguestosolveproblemsanddelivernewprojects.You’llfindthat we’reagreatplacetowork.

NOBLEO TECHNOLOGY

Let’s outsmart tomorrow

We are an international team of engineers, thinkers and doers, here to create a positive social impact by developing innovative technical solutions.

www.nobleo-technology.nl

EngD: INVEST IN YOURSELF BY WORKING AND LEARNING

A er completing your master’s, are you keen to gain some practical experience while continuing to study? You can do just that during a two-year EngD program at the 4TU.School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute (4TU.SAI) – a joint initiative of the four Dutch universities of technology. The Engineering Doctorate o ers lots of advantages for computer science engineer Maas van Apeldoorn.

The 4TU.School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute offers 19 educational programs related to technological design attheuniversitiesoftechnologyinDelft,Eindhoven,Twenteand Wageningen,andtheUniversityofGroningen.Eachprogramleads toanEngineeringDoctorate(EngD)qualification.Whereasthemore familiarPhDentailsspendingfouryearsdoingresearch,atwo-year EngDisfocusedonthedirectapplicationofknowledge.Duringthe program, trainees not only study various subjects but also receive paymentfortheirworkonareal-lifedesignproject.Thisprojectcan be focused on process optimization or product design.

AnEngDbridgesthegapbetweenacademiaandindustry.Itgives youtheopportunitytogainexperience,meetnewpeopleinyourfield andexchangeknowledge,whichexpandsyourprofessionalnetwork. It’sagreatwaytostrengthenyourpositioninyourchosenfield,plusto applyyourscientificknowledgeinpracticewhileyoucontinuelearning.

 Maas van Apeldoorn.

Theory and practical experience

Maas van Apeldoorn studied Computer Science & Engineering atTUEindhoven,withafocusonAlgorithmicDesign&Analysis.

Upon completing his master’s in March 2023, he applied for a position withintheEngDprogramatthe4TUStanAckermansInstitute.

“During my master’s, one of my lecturers told me about the possibilities offered by an EngD. The idea really appealed to me, because after doingamaster’syouhavealotoftheoreticalknowledge,butyoustill lackpracticalexperienceandknowledgeofhowtoputthetheoryinto practice.Besidesthat,Ireallywantedtodosomethingwithasocial impact. I’m not so interested in making marginal improvements at a large manufacturer. I’m much more concerned about climate change, andIwouldliketocontributetotacklingit.ButbackthenIdidn’tknow howIcouldutilizemyknowledgetodoso.”

TheEngDprogramgivesMaastheopportunitytoworkonseveral projectsoverthecourseoftwoyears,undertheguidanceofmentors from both the TU and the industry. Besides putting his theoretical knowledgeintopractice,healsodevelopsmanynewskills.

“Ireallylikethefactthatyoucontinuelearningfortwoyearsinareal-life environment.Thisallowsmetodivemoredeeplyintothetechniques usedinpractice,plusitmeansIgainusefulknowledgeandexperience totakewithmetofutureroles.Additionally,Ifindthemulticulturalaspect valuable;atthestartofourEngDprogram,wehad12different nationalities in our group of around 20 students.”

Big project

Inhisfirstyear,Maasworkedonanumberofsmallerprojectsatvarious organizations.Nowinhissecondyear,heisstartingonabigproject atresearchinstituteDiffer,whichconductsfundamentalresearchinto materials, processes and systems for sustainable energy.

“AtDiffer,Iwillbeinvolvedinthediscoveryofnewmaterialstooptimize theefficiencyofhydrogenproduction.Thisisanimportantpartof the energy transition in terms of the storage and usage of energy. Ultimately,wearecontributingtothesetupofalabthatcanautonomouslysynthesizenewmaterials,conductexperimentsonthemand usetheresultstodecidewhichmaterialitwillsynthesizenext.Rightnow, we’recreatingthefirstbuildingblocksforthat.Myprojectentails workingonasimulationenvironmentforthatfuturelab.”

EngD: the ideal step

“For me, the EngD program is the ideal next step after my master’s degree. I’m learning a lot, gaining practical experience, discovering wheremytalentslieandwhichprojectrolessuitmebest,andI’m workingatvariousorganizationsandgettingexposuretodifferent company cultures. After my EngD – assuming that everyone is still happy, and budget permitting – I could imagine myself staying on here at Differ. Itwouldbeagoodplacetopursuemycareer,becausetheoverall project is expected to run for seven to ten years.”

“The EngD program is enjoyable and challenging, in particular because of the project variety, the time pressure and the different company culturesyoucomeintocontactwith.Youputalotintoit,butyougetjust asmuchoutofit;it’sveryrewarding.Furthermore,youreceiveverygood guidance and both technical and personal support from your coaches. However,it’snotforeveryone.Ihaveplentyoffriendswho’dhadenough ofuniversityaftertheirmaster’sandjustwantedtostartworking.Todoan EngD,youhavetobemotivatedtowanttocontinueinvestinginyourself. Ifyouare,thenanEngDistremendouslyrewarding.”

Keen to know more about EngD programmes?

Visitthewebsite:www.4tu.nl/sai

Reasons to apply

Does the Engineering Doctorate traineeship appeal to you and are you interested in becoming a technological designer?At4TU.SAIwearealwaysonthelookoutfortalentedengineerswithamasterofsciencedegreeina technicalsubjectandwhoarekeentofurtherdeveloptheirdesignskills.Wecurrentlyhavevariousopeningsin Delft,Eindhoven,TwenteandWageningen.Foracompleteoverviewoftheopportunities,takealookatour website:www.4tu.nl/sai/vacancies

4TU.School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute

www.4tu.nl/sai sai@4tu.nl

HIGH-TECH, HIGH-FUN

We bring high-tech to life

We bring high-tech to life Sioux Technologies offers you challenging, dynamic and varied work. As a talent in software, mechatronics, mechanics, mathematics or electronics, you will play a key role in developing and building complex high-tech products, often pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. At Sioux, you work on projects for a big multinational or promising start-ups, developing innovative technologies and solutions.

Sioux Technologies offers you challenging, dynamic and varied work. As a talent in software, mechatronics, mechanics, mathematics or electronics, you will play a key role in developing and building complex high-tech products, often pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. At Sioux, you work on projects for a big multinational or promising start-ups, developing innovative technologies and solutions.

Working together

The best results are achieved by teams that work together optimally. That is why you work with smart and motivated colleagues, who are committed to ﬁnd exceptional solutions together. In some projects you will be able to focus on your specialism, in others you can be involved in all phases of the development process.

Take charge of your career

At Sioux you get every opportunity to grow. We work with a generous personal development budget - of € 6000 per year - which allows you to keep your technological knowledge up to date and work on your personal skills.

We take having fun seriously

In our company we ﬁnd it important to have fun together, which is why we organize lots of activities for our employees: from big festivals and Friday afternoon drinks (with our own Sioux beer) to innovation pizza sessions with your colleagues. In addition, you can visit our Sioux Labs event space every day to meet with colleagues, to organize events, to enjoy a workout together and for a delicious healthy lunch.

Facts & ﬁgures

 1200+ engineers

Facts & ﬁgures

 1200+ engineers

 Headquartered in Eindhoven

Headquartered in Eindhoven Dutch ofﬁces: Delft, Mijdrecht, Apeldoorn

 Headquartered in Eindhoven

 Dutch ofﬁces: Delft, Mijdrecht, Apeldoorn & Eindhoven

 International ofﬁces: Belgium, Germany, Romania, China, Singapore & Vietnam

International ofﬁces: Belgium, Germany, Romania, China, Singapore & Vietnam

 International ofﬁces: Belgium, Germany, Romania, China, Singapore & Vietnam

 Competence centres: software, mathware, mechatronics, mechanics, electronics and assembly

Competence centres: software, mathware, mechatronics, mechanics, electronics and assembly

 Competence centres: software, mathware, mechatronics, mechanics, electronics and assembly

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TEAM POLAR & TNO: THE ROAD TO ANTARCTICA

‘We’re pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology’

Walking across ice elds in temperatures of -40 degrees Celsius with wind speeds of 160 km per hour. These are just two of the challenges of performing research in Antarctica. Team Polar, a team of 42 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology, is developing an autonomous rover to make Antarctic operations more sustainable, safe, a ordable and e cient. TNO is helping the team realise their second rover, called Gentoo, which is set out to be deployed in Antarctica in 2026.

From TU/e to TNO

AndresDiazAguilarfinishedhisbachelor’s mechanicalengineeringatTU/e.Hewaspart of Team Polar in 2024 and is currently interning at TNO in Helmond.

‘Iwaslookingforanextrachallengeandwhat appealedtomewasTeamPolar’ssustainable mission. Climate change is threatening our future,andtofacethiscrisisheadon,weneed to understand its underlying mechanisms. This can only be achieved through research in pristine environments like Antarctica. Team Polar’ssolar-poweredandfullyautonomous rover is designed for this very challenge, helpingresearcheffortswhileoperating withoutemissionsandleaveitsenvironment unaffected.

Forme,TeamPolarwasanopportunitytogo beyond the tech and delve into the business side of technological innovation. Managing

theteam,buildingpartnershipswithindustry… thesewereamongstthetypesofexperiences IgainedatTeamPolar.Throughthiswork, IlearnedaboutTNO’sworkonbatteryresearch, pavingthewayformyinternshipatTNO. Forthelastsixmonths,Ihavebeenworkingin

 Andres Diaz Aguilar.

theTNOpowertrainsdepartmentinHelmond, workingonbatterymodeling.I’mcurrently conducting research on physics-based electrochemical models for fast charging, whichiscrucialforreducingbatteryageing. I didn’t expect to be able to make such a significantimpactatTNOinthisshortamount oftime!IamveryhappytosaythatIhadthe opportunitytopublishtwopapersduringmy internship, including one as a primary author. Iwillgettopresentthisinanupcomingconference.Thiscouldnothavebeenpossiblewithout my supervisors. They not only offered great guidance, but also gave me a lot of trust and responsibilityandthechancetoworkhandin-handwithleadingexpertsinthefield. SeeingtheworkthatthepeopleatTNOare doing–makingtheworldbetterthrough technological development and research –mademerealisethatthisiswhatIwantto doaswell.’

Pushing

technological boundaries together

‘At TNO, we’re not just standing on the sidelines. Our team of experts is helping Team Polar turn their wildest engineering dreams into reality.’

MagnusMooreworksasaBusinessDeveloper at TNO and helps Team Polar on their journey. ‘AtTNO,we’renotjuststandingonthesidelines. Our team of experts is helping Team Polar turn theirwildestengineeringdreamsintoreality. Theirrover’ssuccesswilldependonthe students pushing the boundaries of existing technology. We support the team by sharing ourknowledgeaboutanumberoftechnologies, including autonomous driving, solar panels and batteries for cars. At TNO, the students have access to various labs and facilities,likeclimatechambersinwhich temperaturescanbedroppeddowntowell belowzero.Helpfulwhenyouwanttoknow whichcellsperformbestatextremelylow temperatures. TNO experts have also providedmodelsandknowledgein autonomous routing and solar load modelling to ensure the rover crosses the terrain on target, and as effectively as possible. Team Polar has a very ambitious goal and TNOispressingfastforwardontheirdesign. Ourknowledgeandexperiencesavesthem hours of experiments and increases their chances of success. The students do this voluntarily and are so enthusiastic and passionate,itiswonderfultohelpagrouplikethis.

Byworkingtogether,wehopetogivethe teamsomeinsightintowhatit’sliketowork atTNOaswell.AsascientistatTNO,youget

The Rover: an all-rounder

Team Polar’s Rover has to be an all-rounder. Ithastowithstandtheruggedterrainof Antarctica,driveandsteeritselfwhile generatingitsownenergy.Thiscanonly beachievedwithadvancedtechnology, likesolarpanelsthatrepeliceandsnowand heated batteries that enable the rover to makeitswaythroughthefrozenlandscape. InDecember2026,theroverwillbe deployedonitsfirstfieldmissionin Antarctica.Follow‘TheRoadtoAntarctica’ journey of Team Polar on TNO’s Youtube channel:tno.nl/teampolar

toworkonthefrontedgeofyourspecificfield, leading innovation and cutting edge technological developments. Moreover, you get to learnfromthebestwithyearsofexperience withinTNOandyoucangrowyourinternational networkofscientistsinEuropeandbeyond.

What led me personally to TNO is my ambition tohelpgovernmentsandorganisationswork together to design and realise a safe and sustainable transportation environment in Europe and beyond. Team Polar is one of manypartnersIgettoworkwith.Weare alwayspursuingthesamegoal:advancing innovationandbridgingthegapbetween university and companies.’

Make your mark on our time at TNO

As an intern, trainee, or starter at TNO you get the chance to make your mark on our time. We translate the latest insights from science into impactful innovations. Do you want to know how your expertise can contribute to a sustainable, safe, healthy, and digital world? Become a time setter at TNO.

 Magnus Moore.

A HIGH-TECH DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING WITHIN A FAMILY COMPANY

 Left:AnoukBaeten,right:TomBertens.

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (VDL ETG), part of VDL Groep, is a development and manufacturing company working with numerous leading high-tech original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. VDL ETG continuously turns innovative ideas into reality to provide its customers with complex high-tech parts, modules and systems. With facilities in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, China, Vietnam and the US, there are extensive opportunities for engineers to carve out their own path within a company that o ers a unique combination of technical knowhow and high-quality cra smanship.

nouk Baeten obtained her master’s degree in Medical EngineeringinJuly2023.Shesubsequentlyembarkedon thetwo-yearmanagementtraineeshipatVDLETG,whichentailsher workinginfourdifferentpartsofVDL.ThisgivesAnoukathorough understandingofthecompany,whilealsoenablinghertodiscover whereshefeelsmostathome.Sheiscurrentlyworkingasaproject leader for a major customer in the semiconductor industry. Afterfinishinghismaster’sdegreeinMechanicalEngineering, TomBertenscompletedatwo-yearEngDprogramattheStan AckermansInstituteatTUEindhoven.HenowworksatVDLETG asacontaminationcontrolengineerforwaferhandlers.Thanks tohiseducationalbackground,Tomwasimmediatelyabletojoin VDLETGasaspecialist.

Traineeship for a broad network Anouk:“IseethemanagementtraineeshipatVDLETGasaterrific chance.Itofferslotsofopportunities,eventhoughVDLETGprimarily

operates in the semiconductor market and has limited activities in the medicalsector.DuringmystudiesIwastoldthattherewouldbealot ofworkinthemedicalsector,butinpracticeI’vediscoveredthatthe medicalworldisoftenlookingformechanicalengineers.Asaresult, the market for us medical engineers is smaller than expected. But a management traineeship is actually much more suitable for me right now.It’saspringboardforrolessuchasprojectleader,groupleader, lead engineer or architect.”

“Anotherreasonthetraineeshipissointerestingformeisthatitallows metofurtherdeveloptheleadershiprolewhichstartedtakingshape duringmystudies,whenIgainedalotofexperienceontheboardsof committees. I also love the fact that I can make a lot of connections withinthecompanyandexpandmynetwork.Afterbeingassigned yourfirstproject,youhavetoleverageyourinternalnetworktosecure subsequentprojectsyourself.Thatreallystimulatesyoutouseyour owninitiative.TherearelotsofopportunitieswithinVDLETG,butit’s yourownresponsibilitytoseizethem.”

Specialist

Tom:“AnassignmentatVDLETGwasthemainprojectduringmy EngD.Asaresult,Iwasalreadyfamiliarandwell-integratedwiththe organization,soitwasfairlyeasyformetosettoworkstraightaway. I’vealreadyreceivedlotsofgrowthopportunitieshereoverthepast year,eventhoughI’maspecialist.Mymentoristhe‘architect’ofmy domain,andweregularlydiscussmydevelopmenttogether.Hehasa clearideaofhowmycareercouldevolveoverthecomingyears,and he ensures that my projects and tasks steer me in the right direction. Besidesworkingonvariousprojects,Ialsodofundamentalresearch, plusIsupervisestudentsandworkforTUEindhoven.Sothere’s certainlyenoughvariety!”

Tom:“IalreadyknewalotofpeoplewithinVDLETG.Butit’struethat management trainees like Anouk really do build an amazingly big network.Oneofmyimmediatecolleaguesisdoingthetraineeshiptoo, andherecentlyhadameetingwiththedirectorofVDLETGSingapore about potentially doing his next project there.”

Development plus manufacturing

The fact that development and manufacturing are under the same roof isoftenmentionedasoneoftheadvantagesofworkingatVDLETG. Anouk:“That’sright.WeworkforVDLETGTechnology&Development. Butattherearofthisbuildingwe’redirectlyconnectedtoVDLETG Eindhoven,whichisthefactory.”

Tom:“That’sahugebenefitinmywork.Manyofthedecisionswe makeatVDLETGT&Daretranslatedintodrawingsandthenputinto production.Forus,it’simportanttoknowwhethertheproductsliveup toourexpectationsinpractice–andwecan,thankstotheshortlines ofcommunication.Whilethefactoryisofficiallyaninternalcustomer, theemployeesarealsoourcolleagues.It’sgreattobeabletowork together so closely.”

Atmosphere of openness

Anouk:“There’sanatmosphereofopenness.Wehavelotsof differentnationalities,sowemainlyspeakEnglishtogetherand all our documentation is in English. Our employee association is very active and there are various fun things to do. Besides the monthly after-workdrinks,theyorganizeallkindsofactivitiessuchascycling, padeltournamentsandpubquizzes.VDLtakesgoodcareofyou–but that’s no surprise, because it’s a family business.”

Tom:“AndtheemployeestakeprideinworkingatVDL.”

100 companies

VDLETGispartofVDLGroep,whichismadeupof100-pluscompanies across20countrieswith14,000employeesintotal.Thatsoundslikea seaofopportunities.Wasthatadecidingfactorforyou?

Tom:“Itwasforme.WhenIembarkedonmycareer,IchoseVDLbecause ofthegrowthopportunitiesandthechancetoseedifferentaspectsof the group.”

Anouk:“ThefactthatVDLGroepconsistsofsomanycompanies definitelyinfluencedmydecision.It’sacompanyyoucanbeproudof, andIamproudtoworkhere.Therearemorethanenoughopportunities forgrowthanddevelopment.”

With more than 100 different companies and around 14,000 employees, VDL Groep is one of the biggest family-owned companies in the Netherlands. In the worlds of Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech and Foodtech, VDL develops and manufactures a wide variety of industrial and innovative products and machines, from parts to end products. We are always driven to make the difference together: by thinking, by doing and by combining craftsmanship and innovation. That is the strength of VDL. Thanks to the high degree of freedom and autonomy you receive at VDL, there are plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. So if you have a passion for technology, are looking for a friendly atmosphere and love a no-nonsense approach to technical challenges in the areas of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, software or IT, ﬁnd out more about VDL Group.

VDL Groep Hoevenweg1 NL-5652AWEindhoven Tel:+31(0)40-2925066 recruitment@vdl.nl

TofindoutmoreaboutVDLGroep www.vdlgroep.com•www.vdletg.com•www.werkenbijvdl.nl

Projecten voor uiteenlopende klanten: WERKEN MET IMPACT

Wil je je kennis inze en voor technische oplossingen die ertoe doen? Bij VIRO werk je aan uiteenlopende technische projecten voor diverse klanten. Je krijgt de kans om te groeien als engineer en samen met collega’s innovatieve ideeën te realiseren. Of je nu een ontwerp maakt of een project begeleidt, bij VIRO draag je bij aan vooruitgang in een omgeving waar jouw ontwikkeling centraal staat.

Waarom kiezen voor VIRO?

Kevin:“InEindhovenzijnveelbedrijvenactief diewerkenaanindrukwekkendeprojecten. BijVIROinEchtwerkenweaanvergelijkbare opdrachten,omdatwevaakprojectenovernemenvandezebedrijvenwanneerzijniet genoegcapaciteitofspecifiekeexpertise hebbenomalleszelftedoen.Zodragenwebij aan projecten in de regio Eindhoven, zonder datwezelffysiekindieregiogevestigdzijn. Endatisjuistwatonswerkzobijzondermaakt.” Pim:“Denkookaanjecarrièremogelijkheden. BijVIROkrijgjealleruimteomtegroeien enstappentezetteninderichtingdiebij joupast.Dankzijdeflexibiliteitendevele mogelijkhedenkunjebijvoorbeeldontdekken ofjemeerdeprojectmatigekantopwilt,of juisteentechnischinhoudelijkespecialisatie kiest.Ditwordtondersteundmetcursussen eneenpersoonlijkontwikkelingsplanvoor dekomendedrieofvijfjaar.”

Kevin:“Maarookdevariatieinhetwerkis belangrijk.Jewerktaanveelverschillende projecten,waardoorjenietalleennieuwe mensen leert kennen, maar ook veel kunt lerenindesamenwerking.Zohebikvan eenvandeexpertsdingengeleerdwaar

ik anders drie jaar over zou hebben gedaan. Dat helpt me om grote stappen te zetten in mijncarrière.”

Pim:“Enerhangteenfijnesfeer.Metleuke activiteitenbuitenhetwerk,zoalspadellen ofkarten,eneenfijneomgangonderelkaar. Ook in je stage ben je direct onderdeel van een team.”

Pim:“BijVIROkrijgjedekansomveelover jezelfteleren:watjeleukvindt,waarje ambitiesliggen,enhoejejeverderwilt ontwikkelen.Hetaanbodendevariëteit aanprojectenzijngroot,waardoorjein verschillende richtingen ervaring kunt opdoen. Daarnaastkrijgjehierechtverantwoordelijkheidoverjewerk;alsjelaatziendatjehetkunt, krijgjehetvertrouwenomhetooktedoen.”

Kevin:“Wewerkeninmultidisciplinaireteams aan R&D-gerelateerde projecten voor verschillendehightechbedrijven.Datmaakt hetwerkontzettendinteressant,wantgeen enkel project is hetzelfde.”

Kevin:“Alletypenmensenzijnhiernodig. Maar vooral mensen met ambitie, die proactiefzijn,leergierig,endiegraagwillen samenwerken.”

Fĳne werkomgeving

PimHanssenenKevinHollandswerken allebeibijVIROinEcht.Voorhenishet eenidealewerkomgeving,medeomdatze nauwelijkslasthebbenvanfilesopwegnaar hetwerk.Pim,dieinWeertwoont,rondde inseptember2022zijnmasterAutomotive Technology af, met een specialisatie in Dynamics&Control.KevinwoontinMechelen, Zuid-Limburg,enbehaaldeinjanuari2023 zijnmasterMechanicalEngineering, gespecialiseerd in Control Systems Technology. Beidecollega’swaarderennietalleende bereikbaarheid,maarookdemogelijkheden dieVIRObiedtomhunkennisindepraktijk toe te passen.

Pim:“Automotiveisheeldivers,deopleiding bevatveeltechnischerichtingen,waarjeook verschillende kanten mee op kunt. Toen VIRO opmijnpadkwamwasdateenmogelijkheid omvoorveelverschillendebedrijventegaan werken.Hierkanikookmijnwerkbreed houden. En binnen VIRO kun je groeien inderichtingdiejijhetleukstvindt.”

Kevin:“Bijmijnintroductiewerdikvoorgesteld aanverschillendeafdelingen,enwerdmij gevraagd:waardenkjijdatjehetliefstezou werken?Productontwikkeling?Machinebouw? En als je na een paar maanden toch een andererichtingopwilt,dankandatook.”

Een bedrĳf met toekomst VIRO heeft acht vestigingen in Nederland, metdaarnaastenkeleinDuitslandenBelgië.

De vestiging in Echt telt momenteel zo’n 300 mensen. Over de hele breedte zit het bedrijfflinkindegroei.

“VIRO neemt opdrachten aan van andere bedrijvenenontlastdeklantennetzoverals zezelfontlastwíllenworden.Somsgaathet alleen om een design, en soms om een compleetprojectvanAtotZ.Proto-leveringen zijnmogelijk.Serieproductievaltnietbinnen onze scope”, vertelt Kevin Hollands. ZijncollegaPimHanssenvultaan:“Binnen VIROwordtvooreenprojecteenteam

opgesteld met daarin alle benodigde disciplines.Hetkanookzijndatmedewerkers vanVIROaaneenbestaandprojectteambij deklantwordentoegevoegd,omterplekke te helpen.”

Kevin:“Hetisnietaltijdnodigomelkedag bijdeklantopkantoortezitten.Ikzelfwerk bijvoorbeeldééndagperweekbijmijnklant enplanopdiedagallebelangrijkemeetings. Andere zaken bespreek ik via Teams of per mail.DerestvandeweekwerkikbijVIRO, of soms een dag vanuit huis.”

VIROiseenopenenvooruitstrevendingenieursbureau:wehelpenonzeklantenomsuccesvolleverbindingen temakentussentechnologie,ambitie,innovatieenprestatie.WezijngespecialiseerdinProduct Engineering, Machinebouw en Industriële Projecten.Hierbinnenrichtenweonsopengineeringenprojectmanagement. Meteendaadkrachtigecombinatievanexpertisesenervaringenhelpenweonzeklantenomgrenzente verleggenenprestatiesteverbeteren.DitdoenweinternationaalmetvestigingeninNederland,België en Duitsland.

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 Pim Hanssen (links) en Kevin Hollands.

 VIRO vestiging Echt.

WATT Infra: EMPOWER YOUR CAREER, EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY

Design your job, design the future

Transforming the world with green solution

Executing remarkable projects for leading brands

WATT Infralikestoactlike a newkidonthe blockbutisanestablishednamewithin undergroundinfrastructurewith a strong focus on energy transition. Our focus is 100% on sustainable energy carriers like MSandHS,tailoredforsolarandwindfarms, (district) heat, and, looking ahead, for the future in hydrogen. We like the challenge of creating a worldwheresustainabilityisnotjust a word,but a promise. That iswhywenever stoplookingaheadandusingourknowledge and expertise of underground infrastructure to help along the energy transition.

Thisfieldisconstantlyevolving,whichmeans wemustdosoaswell. We pickupnew solutions in the industry such as battery storageforwind-andsolarparksandthink abouthowwecanputthemtogoodusefor our customers.

With over 25 professionals and business partners,weform a strongteam. A teamwith a mission: a moresustainableearth.Inthis neweconomy,whereknowledgeiscentral, weliketoputourstogooduse!

What working with WATT Infra means for you Ifyoulikefreedominyourwork,then WATT Infraistheplacetobe.Ourworkingculture isinformalbecausewechosetohave a flat organizationstructure.Allthethingswe accomplish,weaccomplishtogether,butwe alsoworkonourindividualgoals. We liketo dothingsjust a littledifferentlywithinour area of expertise.

SMART ENGINEERING GREEN FUTURE

Ourworkconsistsofacombinationofcivil andelectricalengineeringknowledge. TobestdescribewhyworkingatWATTInfra issospecial,wewouldliketoquotetwoof ourcolleagues:

Robbert (director):

“Wedon’tjustdesign,wealsoexecute. Thismakesusunique.Ourpeopleseethat asagreatadvantage.Itallowsthemtochoose forthemselveswhethertheycompletea projectfromAtoZortakeonaspecificpart”.

Laurens (Project Engineer):

“The thing I like most about WATT Infra is the short lines of communication. If I have anideahowsomethingcanbeimproved, I can execute it the same day”

Join us in our mission to accelerate the energy transition

Are you a little bit stubborn and often think things can be done, better, faster, anddifferently?Thenyouverylikelyfit inwellwithourteam. Doyouenjoyworkingonchallenging projectsforrenownedbrands? Thenlet’sgetacquaintedsoon.

Contact JakeLewicki

Talent Manager jake@watt-infra.nl +31(0)6 - 1055 6327

 Robbert

 Laurens

‘SUSTAINABLE,

INNOVATIVE, FLEXIBLE AND FRIENDLY’

At Zeeland Re nery, we convert crude oil into fuels and important raw materials. Our goal is to be a sustainable and exible re nery that ranks among the best in Western Europe. In line with this, we have long-term ambitions in the areas of safety, sustainability, the environment, people and organization, valorization and cost control. We o er a close-knit, friendly and dynamic environment for chemical engineers and industrial engineers.

eelandRefineryhasahighcommitmenttosustainability. Wehaveanopen,friendlyandaccessibleworkingatmosphere; everyoneiseasytotalkto.Thankstothosetwoaspects,Ifeelathome here,”saysFrederiquevanTatenhove(26).Frederiquedidamaster’s in Molecular Chemistry & Material Science at TU Eindhoven after doingherbachelor’sinBreda,whereshestilllives.

How did nd your way to Zeeland Re nery?

“Duringmymaster’s,whichIcompletedinFebruary2024,Irealized thatlabworkwasn’treallymything.Iwantedtobepartofateamand workonthemoretechnicalsideofthings.Afriendfrommyhometown ofHulstwasworkinghereandpointedoutavacancyforenvironmental engineer.Iappliedforthatposition,butwasunsuccessful.Thenaweek laterIwasofferedanotherrole,asprocessengineer.”

What appeals to you about Zeeland Re nery?

“A lot. Even though I didn’t have precisely the right educational backgroundtobeaprocessengineer,theywerestillpreparedtohireme forthisposition.Thatdemonstratestrust.Additionally,Ilikehowopen and friendly everyone is; I even noticed it during the application process.It’snotexactlyclosetoBreda,whereIlive,butthegood atmosphere more than compensates for that.”

How were your rst few months?

“Iwasimmediatelythrowninatthedeepend.Theheatexchangers were‘fouling’veryquickly,whichmeantthatwehadtotakecareof alotofthingsandthinkupnewwaystotacklethebuildup.That’s whatIfocusedon.Beforelong,Ialsohadtoholdpresentationsfor managementteam.Mynextprojectwillinvolvemoreengineering,

 Frederique van Tatenhove.

and I’ll have to learn a lot for that. My colleagues are already helping metoprepare.Thankstothatkindofsupport,I’mgrowinginmyrole.”

What do you love most about your work?

“Theinteraction.Asaprocessengineer,youengagewithPlanning, withMaintenanceandwithOperations.Youcomeintocontactwith lotsofdifferentdepartmentsanddifferenttypesofwork.Besidesthat, thecolleaguesinyourowndepartmentarehappytohelpyouwithall kindsofthings.Additionally,werotatebetweenthedifferentprocesses, whichenablesustolearnfromeachother.PlusProcessEngineering is a fairly young team here, and that’s pretty nice at the beginning of your career.”

How would you describe the atmosphere?

“Relaxed and approachable. We have around 500 employees here and Ilikethefactthatmyworkbringsmeintocontactwithalotofthem.

There atmosphere is friendly, but perhaps that’s easier at a smaller company like ours. Many of the process engineers are young, but there arealsoplentyofpeoplewhohavebeenherefor30years,inallkinds of roles. That speaks volumes about the atmosphere too.”

Sustainability and exibility are two important pillars for Zeeland Re nery. How do you see them re ected in your work?

“Foronething,wehaveastrongfocusonenergyrecycling.Weareone ofthemostenergy-efficientrefineriesinEurope.Therearelotsof possibilitiesforenergyrecoverynowadays.We’realsostudyingbiofuels andgreencarbon.Wemonitorourenergy-efficiencyperformanceevery daysothatwecanmakechangeswhenourconsumptionistoohigh. Myworkrevolvesaroundoptimizingtheprocess,andminimizing pollution is currently a hot topic in that context.”

“Thecompanyexpectsitsemployeestobeflexible.We’rearoundthe-clockoperation,andsometimesthat’snotperfectlyalignedwith yourworkingday–youmighthavetostartabitearlierorstaylate. Butinreturn,thecompanyisalsoflexibletoyourneeds.”

Zeeland Re nery is also known for being innovative and a close-knit family. Is this true, in your experience?

“Yes it’s very innovative, particularly in the area of sustainability. AnotherthingIlikeisthatthecompanyisveryopentohearingnew ideas, including from young employees. And it’s also a close-knit family.DuringtheapplicationprocessIheardthateveryoneknows eachother,andnowI’vebeenworkinghereforawhileI’vediscovered that it’s really true. The company also funds various fun initiatives and team outings such as sports, skiing trips, festive parties or a day at the Winter Efteling.”

‘We are one of the most energy-e cient re neries in Europe’

What opportunities are available at Zeeland Re nery?

“Thereareplenty!I’mcurrentlyworkingasaprocessengineer, but you could also go into Planning, Maintenance, Safety, Energy.... Therearemultiplerolesinwhichyougettoseealotofthecompany. Butbecausesomanyrolesinvolvecontactwithotherdepartments, good social skills come in handy.”

Zeeland Refinery (in Nieuwdorp, the Netherlands) is one of the most energy-efficient refineries in the world. At Zeeland Refinery, we are aware of the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition. We have a clear vision for the future and want to further strengthen our role as a sustainable and innovative refinery. We are constantly working to improve our safety, reliability and environmental performance, and we utilize the very latest technologies and software. We have over 400 employees, of which half work in a five-shift pattern. We are a committed and close-knit family and offer scope for development and training.

www.linkedin.com/company/zeeland-refinery-n.v./ www.facebook.com/zeeland.refinery.nieuwdorp twitter.com/ZeelandRefinery www.instagram.com/zeeland_refinery/

Inﬁnite possibilities in business and IT

Are you looking for diversity, a friendly atmosphere, good employment conditions and a wealth of possibilities? If so, Capgemini is a great choice. Juliana and Ying-Ying both started at Capgemini in Utrecht after completing their master’s degrees. According to them, it’s one of the best decisions they ever made.

Ying-YingYe:“Forourclients,Capgeminiisatechnologyandbusinesstransformationpartner.ThismeansthatCapgeminiemployees workonassignmentsatclientlocations–andthoseclientsareinallkindsofsectors,fromthepublicsectortoretail,energy,manufacturing andtheserviceindustry.Basically,yougettoseebehindthesceneseverywhere.”

JulianaMontana-Melgarejo:“Ifyou’vejustgraduated,Capgeminiisagreatcompanytogainexperienceandfindoutwhatyoureallyenjoy, whatyou’regoodatandinwhichdirectionyouwanttotakeyourcareer.Youreceiveallthenecessaryresourcesandsupporttoworkon yourowndevelopment.”

Capgeminiisagloballeaderinworkingwithorganizationstomanageandtransformtheirbusinessbyharnessingthepoweroftechnology.

Asaleadingstrategicpartnerforcompaniesaroundtheworld,wehavebeenusingtechnologytoenabletransformationformorethan 50 years. We address the full range of business needs, from strategy and design to operational management.

www.werkenbĳcapgemini.nl

Using scientiﬁc methods to safeguard the quality of statistics

To safeguard the quality of its products and services, CBS uses scientifically sound methods. Senior Methodologist Mark van der Loo is a national and international expert on this within CBS. It’s thanks to him, for instance, that CBS became one of the first statistical offices to introduce R for statistics and data analysis purposes. He has also made many important contributions to the development of methodological and IT expertise.

VanderLoo:“Themixofsomanydifferentactivitiesmakesitsointeresting.I’maresearcherthroughandthrough, butIalsoenjoyworkingtogetherwithothersinallkindsofteams.TheRcommunityiswonderful,forexample; everyoneisveryhelpful.AndIlovetheinternationalaspectofmywork–suchastheISICongress,whichisbeing heldintheNetherlandslaterthisyear.It’sagatheringforallstatisticiansfromallovertheworld.I’mpersonally involvedinorganizingvariouscourses.”Lastly,theseniormethodologistappreciatesthefactthathehasbeen abletoworkonthedevelopmentofbothhistechnicalskillsandhisorganizationalskillsatCBS.“Inthatcontext, I’vealwaysreceivedalotofsupportfrommycolleagues.There’sastrongsenseofteamspiritandaverygood atmosphereatCBS!”

Hasthissparkedyourinterest?Takealookatourvacanciesandsendusyourapplication!

www.werkenbĳhetCBS.nl

A sea of opportunities for all technical backgrounds

At shipbuilder Damen, there is a sea of career opportunities for graduates with all kinds of technical degrees – even for those who have studied aerospace engineering, apparently.

After studying Aerospace Engineering and Aerodynamics at TU Delft, a job at shipbuilder Damen Shipyards didn’t exactly seem like a logicalnextstepforJorianKnepper.Nevertheless,heisveryhappywithhiscareerchoice.

“Damenisaveryvariedcompany.Forexample,wehaveamechanicalengineeringdepartmenthandlingahugenumberofprojects. A ship involves a lot of engineering. Thanks to the mechanical engineering aspect of my studies, I could move into that later on. TherearesomanydifferentrolestobefulfilledatDamen.Ithinkwehavesomethinghereforeveryonewithatechnicaldegree.

Thepossibilitiesextendwaybeyondyourprofileorthedescriptioninthejobvacancy.”

DamenShipyardscomprises51companiesandisbasedat35shipyardsaroundtheworld.With12,500employees,weworktomake shipbuilding more sustainable.

Studentsandalumnicanviewallopportunitiesforinternships,graduationprojectsand(entry-level)positionsonthewebsite.Areyou readyforthenextstep?

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A job with impact for various customers

Do you want to utilize your knowledge to develop technical solutions that matter? At VIRO, you will work on a wide range of technical projects for a variety of customers. You will have the opportunity to grow as an engineer, and to turn innovative ideas into reality together with your colleagues. Whether you are creating a design or supervising a project, at VIRO you contribute to progress within a company that is focused on your development.

“VIROworksonassignmentsonbehalfofothercompanies.Ouraimistounburdenourcustomersofwhatevertheywishtobeunburdened of.Sometimesit’sjustadesign,andsometimesacompleteprojectfromAtoZ,”saysKevinHollands. Hiscolleague,PimHanssen,adds:“Inthecaseofaproject,VIROsetsupateamthatincludesallthenecessarydisciplines.Alternatively, VIRO employees join the customer’s existing project team to provide support on location.”

Kevin:“ThereareplentyofcompaniesinEindhoventhathaveveryinterestingprojects.Butineffect,weworkonthesamekindsofprojects atVIRO,basedinEcht,becausethosecompaniesoutsourcealotofworktouswhentheylackthecapacityorcompetencestodoitall themselves.So,we’reworkingfortheEindhovenregion,amongotherareas,justnotactuallyintheEindhovenregion.That’sprettyspecial.” Pim:“Ifyou’rewonderingaboutyourcareerprospects,atVIROyougetallthefreedomyouneedtogrowandadvanceinyourchosen direction.Thankstotheflexibilityandnumerousopportunities,youcanexplorewhetherproject-basedworkingsuitsyou,orwhetheryou prefer to pursue a technical specialization.”

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