Qualification & Test Engineer

You will performing the last step of our production process qualifying our state-of-the-art Metrology machine.

Do you have a background in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics ? Your expertise could be the perfect fit to join our team!

Full-time

• Rotterdam

About Nearfield Instruments Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enables our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 220 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Where you will be working? You are working in the Production Operations department. Within this department you are part of the Qualification Engineering team which performs the final step of our production process.

What will you be doing?

As Qualification & Test Engineer, you will be working on our state-of-the-art semiconductor metrology systems in our ISO 5 clean room and laboratories. Your mission is to make sure that all (sub)modules are integrated in the right way to create a high performing metrology machine for our clients.

You are responsible to solve potential problems that arose but were not found during the build phase. This requires diving deep into our technology and complex trouble shooting.

Main responsibilities include:

• Execute test and calibration procedures for (sub)system;
• Troubleshoot (hands-on and via data analysis) and solve any technical issues that arise;
• Document progress of test plans;
• Work using Python to implement test automation;
• Collaborating with D&E engineers and other stake holder to get to the bottom of issues;
• Industrialize our processes.

Why is the position interesting for you?

• You get the opportunity to work in a young energetic team within a growing complex and high-tech production company;
• The opportunity to spend periods abroad during system installation at the customer site;
• You like customer contact for 1st and 2nd line support.

What do we expect from you?

Startups can provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but can also be a hectic environment at times. You must fit in such a climate and don’t mind to constantly implement changes and process improvements, and to go the extra mile on a regular basis and feel comfortable with some uncertainty.

Furthermore, you need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below.

• BSc (University or Dutch HBO) and/or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, Nano Technology or other related backgrounds;
• At least 3 years of experience in hands-on activities on highly complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment or similar technology;
• Proficiency with Python is highly beneficial;
• Pro-active, problem-solving and hands-on attitude;
• Flexible and capable of working in a high pace environment;
• Proficiency in professional-level English is essential to thrive in this role.
• You can work 5 days a week on-site in the clean room;

What can you expect from us?

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical, personal, and financial perspective. Nearfield's momentum is energetic and promising!

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

• Valuation of your work-life balance;
• Time for some relaxation: 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Commuting allowance;
• Discount on your health insurance;
• Overtime will be reimbursed;
• We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!
• Besides a challenging role where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge.

Apply for the job

If the above challenges excites you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.

Our recruitment process:

• Screening by Recruiter
• 1st interview with the Team Lead
• Clean Room visit
• 2nd interview with COO
• Offer and reference check
• Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!

If you have any questions? Feel free to contact me via:

Jin Yoo- Corporate Recruiter

jin.yoo@nearfieldinstruments.com

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Recruitment, consultancy and/or other agency? We appreciate the interest, but we source all our candidates directly. We understand that you as an intermediary want to present candidates to our interesting positions. This is not how we have structured our recruitment.

This means that all profiles offered to Nearfield Instruments will be treated as direct applications. Unless we have explicitly agreed otherwise.

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