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A linear actuator consists of an array of permanent magnets and a three-phase coil unit. These types of actuators are used in highly accurate positioning stages or customer specific systems. Our linear actuators portfolio consists of off-the-shelve and customer specific motors. One of the applications of the linear motor is the so-called MULTI project from our customer ThyssenKrupp.

As urbanization is increasing, buildings are getting higher, wider, and more complex. Traditional elevators just aren’t keeping up. MULTI is a real game changer in the area of elevators. Because it moves sideways too, building design won’t be limited by the vertical alignment of elevator shafts. This allows for more visionary ideas that couldn’t be realized until now. The MULTI elevator reduces the waiting time and is more space and energy efficient. We develop and manufacture the complete propulsion system for this elevator in house!

Actuators & Drives
Structural mechanics
Electromagnetics
Thermodynamics

Being an engineer within Prodrive Technologies, means that I am involved in multidisciplinary teams. With these teams we are developing state-of-the-art systems for all kinds of customer applications over the whole world.

One of these systems is the MULTI propulsion system for the rope less elevator. I am responsible for the mechanical aspects of the system. Most of my time, I spend on: research and development of the system components, meetings with our team and costumer and development of the production processes. Besides the MULTI project, I am involved in several other projects. Some of these projects are focused on the development of new products and some on improving our production processes. One of the most unique things about working here is that you’re involved in developing the first prototypes to setting up the series production process due the fact that almost everything is developed and produced in house!

A typical day for me as mechanical designer could look like this: I’ll start my day with developing a thermal simulation method for our actuators within an elevator shaft. Once I’ve found a new strategy, I discuss it with our system architect and electronics designer. During the discussion it is concluded that this approach could give us a good temperature prediction of our actuators within a typical elevator shaft. I spend the rest of my morning building the new model. In the afternoon I present the new approach our partner (customer). At the end of my day I have some time left which I choose to spend on some generic improvements for the magnetics production factory.

Developing products that will shape our future on a daily basis!

Pros and cons

Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team with creative and ambitious people
A challenging job both on theoretically and practically
Every day is a different one
Developing products and the manufacturing processes for both prototype and series products

Not having enough time to develop all my ideas

The Prodrive Technologies Mindset

Responsibility

You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project

Flexible

You decide when, where and how much you want to work

Manufacturing

You like to think about manufacturability when designing

Initiative

You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality

Have you got what it takes to become a Prodriver?

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What we offer

Perfect environment for people willing to take full responsibility in a project
Unlimited growth opportunities and freedom in taking different roles in different projects
Young and dynamic culture
Unlimited personal budget for training courses, classes or studies
We are open 24/7 and provide lunch, dinner and a company gym
We keep management positions to a minimum, so there is virtually no hierarchy
Create your future with your own personal development plan
Tools and equipment such as an iPhone, and laptop
On campus sports facilities
Salary that grows with your performance
Opportunity to become a shareholder and entrepreneur in the company
Travel allowance based on the days you are actually at Prodrive
33 vacation days
Retirement plan
Distribution of profits

Application steps

We’ll take a look at your application within 5 working days.
You will receive a link to Prodrive Technologies’ online aptitude test to see if you’re up for the challenge.
We will set you up for a personal interview to ask you difficult questions about yourself. Afterwards, others will ask you some more difficult questions about your expertise.
If we want to make you an offer and there's enough time left, we will discuss employment conditions directly after the interviews.
If you survived everything, only your signature stands between you and being a Prodriver.