Export Control Officer

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. 250 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

About the job

As Export Control Officer you will ensure Nearfield’s compliance with national and international export control laws and regulations. You will play a vital role in preventing the unauthorized export of goods that could have military, security, or economic implications. This involves managing the export licensing process, product classification, maintaining records, and train and advising colleagues on export control matters.

What will you be doing?

As Export Control Officer you will ensure Nearfield’s compliance with national and international export control laws and regulations. You will play a vital role in preventing the unauthorized export of goods that could have military, security, or economic implications. This involves managing the export licensing process, product classification, maintaining records, and train and advising colleagues on export control matters.

Some of the important topics that are on your agenda.

· Compliance with Regulations: ensuring adherence to all relevant export control laws and regulations, including those specific to certain countries. 

·Product Classification: determining the appropriate classification of goods under export control regulations, often in collaboration with other departments like Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Product Management. 

·Licensing: managing the entire export licensing process, from application to ongoing compliance, often working with customs authorities and relevant governmental bodies. 

·Managing complex export transactions: the officer may deal with a variety of goods and destinations, requiring a thorough understanding of export regulations and potential risks.  

·Record Keeping: establishing and maintaining comprehensive export records, ensuring they meet audit and inspection requirements. 

·Training and Awareness: educating employees on export control regulations and best practices. 

·Advisory Role: providing guidance and advice to management on export control compliance issues. 

·Audits and Inspections: preparing for and participating in audits and inspections related to export control compliance. 

Why is the position interesting for you?

·Be at the heart of global innovation, help shape the future by ensuring compliance and secure international trade.

·Own real responsibility, safeguard sensitive exports and make a true impact on how we operate across borders.

·Thrive in a dynamic scale-up, enjoy freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to improve and build from the ground up.

About 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.

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of export control regulations in a hardware environment: this includes understanding the specific laws and regulations relevant to the company's operations and the countries it exports to. 

• Experience with export licensing procedures: familiarity with the process of applying for and obtaining export licenses. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to assess potential risks and develop solutions to ensure compliance. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Attention to detail: ensuring accuracy in all aspects of export control, including record-keeping and screening procedures. 

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:

·30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);

·8% holiday allowance;

·Commuting allowance;

·Discount on your health insurance;

·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.