Mechanical Engineering graduate from Fontys University with hands-on experience in designing, testing, and validating high-precision mechanical systems, combined with manufacturing engineering and NPI experience at imec and Philips respectively. Adept at working in controlled lab environments, performing design evaluation, FEA, and prototyping using SolidWorks, ANSYS, and additive manufacturing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of optimizing processes and collaborating effectively across technical teams.