Program Overview

Introduction to the EngD Programme in Maintenance

The EngD programme in Maintenance is a two-year post-master programme that educates technological designers to design efficient and effective maintenance processes from a multidisciplinary perspective. The programme focuses on talented graduates with an interest in designing solutions for complex technological maintenance problems.

Programme Overview

The EngD programme in Maintenance consists of three blocks: a block of professional development, a block with in-depth and broadening courses, and the technological design project. These blocks, with a total of 120 EC, can run parallel to each other.

Professional Development

The Professional Development courses are intended to improve professional skills and advance career opportunities. The courses in Professional Effectiveness and the TGS Introduction Workshop (including Scientific Integrity) are compulsory, and others are elective.

In-Depth and Broadening Courses

This education block carries a total study load of at least 45 EC and comprises a compulsory block and an elective block.

Compulsory Courses

The compulsory block includes three courses:

• Systems Design & Engineering
• Two courses can be chosen from a set of four courses: Failure Mechanisms and Life Prediction, Structural Health and Condition Monitoring, Design for Maintenance, and Maintenance Strategies and Engineering.

Elective Courses

The elective block of at least 18 EC allows students to extend their competencies in a specific direction as further preparation for the design project.

Design Project

The design project will be defined in close consultation with the organisation or institution which the student will be working for. The project can arise from a design question from the organisation/institution or from the valorisation of PhD research into which the industry/government has an inquiry to.

Target Group

The EngD-programme in Maintenance focuses on these target groups:

• Talented graduates of a Master of Science in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Applied Physics or a related specialisation.
• Graduates working at an organisation who have the ambition to get the most out of their career.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be tested based on these selection criteria:

• CV candidate, with special attention to results MSc; other diplomas, courses; and years and type of work experience (if applicable)
• Motivation candidate, with a special focus on demonstrable affinity with design and multidisciplinary assignments
• Professional skills, such as English language skills, communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, initiative and self-reflection
• Letter(s) of recommendation to senior / graduate professor

Testimonials

The EngD programme in Maintenance has been praised by alumni for its pragmatic approach and the opportunity to work on complex, real-world problems. One alumnus, Monique van Kempen, noted that the programme allowed her to gain knowledge that could be directly applied to her project, and that the staff at the University of Twente were always available to provide help and feedback.