Assembly Technician (Mini AFM/Optical)

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. 190 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 System Integration team (~30 colleagues) with focus on the system integration, testing and validation of our metrology machine. 

What will you be doing?

As an Assembly Integration & Test Technician, 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.

Main responsibilities include:

• Edit and assembles parts based on drawings and instructions, such as building switch panels and pulling cables or building mechanical parts;

• Perform (partial) test on semifinished products and systems in consultation with the team lead and /or other colleagues;

• Check whether required components are present and meet the set (quality) standards;

• Follow all relevant safety requirements and apply them consistently during work: identify potential risks and ask for attention;

• Work with the planning, tasks and set timelines in mind. You indicates in a timely manner if a problem or a bottleneck is expected;

• Ensure that  the workplace is tidy and clean: uses materials in accordance with regulations and is critical of timely maintenance;

• Collaborate closely with colleagues within own area of focus and/or other teams.

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.

• Education in Instrumentation, Nano Technology, Optical Engineering or similar;

• At least 5 years of experience in hands-on Assembly or AIT activities on highly complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators or similar field;

• You have worked with hand tools  and measurement equipment;

• Good understanding of material properties;

• You can work 5 days a week on-site in the clean room;

• You are able to work in stressful situation;

• Proficiency in professional-level English is essential to thrive in this role.

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;

• Overwork

• Commuting allowance;

• Discount on your health insurance;

• Overtime compensation;

• 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.

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.