Going for ECP2 Gold: A journey of technical growth and lifelong learning
In June, Moiz Hyderabadwala, Senior Researcher at ASML Research, received the ECP2 Silver certificate, awarded through the European Certified Precision Engineering Course Programme (ECP2), a collaboration between Euspen and DSPE.
This milestone came four years after he earned the Bronze Certificate. The additional courses he completed have broadened his perspective on mechatronic system development, helping him cultivate a multidisciplinary approach to engineering challenges. Now, he is pursuing the Gold certificate, which grants the title of Certified Precision Engineer and reflects his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
European certification programme for precision engineering
The ECP2 program evolved from DSPE’s Certified Precision Engineer initiative, which was launched in the Netherlands in 2008 as a commercially available training curriculum. In 2015, Euspen partnered with DSPE to elevate the certification framework to a European level. The resulting program addresses the growing industry demand for multidisciplinary system thinking and deep expertise across precision engineering disciplines.
To encourage continuous professional development, ECP2 introduced a certification scheme based on training credits. Participants earn points through accredited courses, with one point corresponding roughly to one course day. The Bronze Certificate requires 25 points, Silver requires 35 points, and Gold requires 45 points, culminating in the title of Certified Precision Engineer.
Broadening expertise through continuous learning
Moiz Hyderabadwala earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in India and later completed a Master’s degree in Mechatronics and Controls in the United States. He subsequently joined ASML in the Netherlands as a Mechatronics Integration Engineer. Today, he works as a Senior Researcher at ASML Research in Wilton, Connecticut, USA.
Throughout his career, ASML leadership encouraged him to broaden his technical scope through continued education, particularly through courses offered by the High Tech Institute (HTI). He completed several ECP2-certified courses, including Mechatronic System Design – Part 1/2, Dynamics and Modelling, and Motion Control Tuning.
These courses enabled him to earn the ECP2 Bronze Certificate, but they also sparked a desire to further deepen and expand his knowledge. To broaden his multidisciplinary expertise and deepen his understanding of precision engineering, Hyderabadwala pursued additional advanced courses, including Advanced Feedforward Control and Learning Control, Experimental Techniques in Mechatronics, and Bearing Principles for Precision Motion.
Developing a systems perspective
The investment in continued learning has influenced the way Hyderabadwala approaches engineering challenges. “Today, my work involves looking across multiple engineering disciplines when creating and evaluating new concepts for stage development. I consider mechanics, actuator dynamics, measurement systems and other aspects at the system level. Through simple hand calculations and computationally efficient simulations, I can quickly assess concepts and gain an overall understanding of system performance. Having a broad system perspective is increasingly important when working on complex mechatronic systems.”
Setting sights on Gold
Having reached the Silver level, Hyderabadwala is now determined to complete the ECP2 journey by earning the Gold certificate and the title of Certified Precision Engineer. “Yes, I’m going for Gold. I plan to take additional courses such as Thermal Effects in Mechatronic Systems. These will further strengthen my technical foundation and broaden my understanding of precision engineering. Continuous learning has played an important role in my development, and I believe it is essential for staying effective in a field that is constantly evolving.”
For Hyderabadwala, the ECP2 program has become much more than a certification pathway. It represents an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, multidisciplinary thinking, and technical excellence. By continuously expanding his expertise across multiple engineering domains, he is strengthening his ability to contribute to increasingly complex mechatronic systems and to provide technical leadership within the precision engineering community.
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