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EngD in Digital Textile Manufacturing and Systems

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3 Oct 2026

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Research Field
Engineering » Design engineering
Engineering » Industrial engineering
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline
Country
Netherlands
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Not Applicable
Hours Per Week
38.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Are you inspired to make textile production digital, circular, and scalable for SMEs? Are you eager to turn machine, production, and ecosystem data into insights with data science, ML, and AI, working hands-on with real machines and their makers, to redesign complete textile value chains?

Information
Textile machines are often digital, but they are rarely connected or ready for data-driven work with machine learning and AI. Much of the production knowledge still lives in the heads and hands of operators. As a result, designers, producers, repairers and recyclers work in isolated steps, and valuable know-how and material are lost along the way. As an EngD trainee, you will help prepare textile production for the AI and ML age, and you will show how production and prototyping data can inform and redesign the complete value chain.

What you will do
You will design, build and adapt experimental machine setups with textile producers and machine builders, for example by adding sensors and controls or by linking machine settings to design files. You will use data science, machine learning and AI to turn machine, production and ecosystem data into insights that operators, designers and partners can use. Beyond machines, you will analyze how data-enabled production affects the wider ecosystem, from design and material choices to small-batch production, repair, reuse and recycling.

Working with people
This is a collaborative role. You will learn from operators and technicians, co-design with small companies, and turn fieldlab learning into workflows, demonstrators and open knowledge that others can build on. You will work in a public-private fieldlab with TU/e, industry, design researchers and the Dutch Textile Campus, with close supervision and room to grow as an engineer.

Why it matters
Your work helps Dutch textile SMEs meet new European circularity rules without losing their own craft, and keeps textiles and materials in use for longer. Moreover, the semiconductor industry in Eindhoven was built with engineering companies who made machinery for Textile companies. In this project we look to see how the knowledge generated informs all industries in the region.

Requirements

Specific Requirements
  • A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Industrial Design or related field.
  • A design-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to work in a team and interest in collaborating with industrial partners.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional Information

Benefits

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

In addition, we offer you:

  • Full-time employment for two years.
  • Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale TOIO (€ 3.173 gross per month (full-time)).
  • In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
  • Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
  • As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
  • High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
  • An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
  • Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
  • We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
  • Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
  • A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
  • A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) and a compensation for moving expenses.


On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Selection process

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

  • A cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
  • A curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
  • Copies of relevant BSc and MSc diplomas and grade transcripts.
  • The result of an English proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL.


Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Additional comments

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Troy Nachtigall, T.R.Nachtigall@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.ID@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
TU/e
Country
Netherlands
City
Eindhoven
Postal Code
5612AZ
Street
De Zaale

Contact

City
Eindhoven
Website
Street
De Rondom 70
Postal Code
5612 AP

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