Field Service Engineer Korea

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Field Service Engineer Korea

Servicing our semiconductor metrology systems in the customer’s factory.

Full-time · Pyeongtaek

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable 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. 210 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

What will you be doing?

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be servicing our semiconductor metrology systems in the customer’s factory. You are responsible for periodic and preventive maintenance on our products and execute HW and SW upgrades and solve potential problems that occur during wafer operations. You also improve procedures, do administrative update in the issue database, and suggest improvement proposals to increase the serviceability and reliability of NFI products.

  • Inspection and registration of delivered spare parts and consumables.

  • Prepare facilities, tools, procedures and system for service and upgrade.

  • Replace spare parts and / or upgrade spare parts using procedures and tools.

  • Create test and calibration procedures for (sub)systems of NFI products.

  • Execute tests on (sub)system level and document progress of service and test plans.

  • Troubleshoot on NFI products in case of problems.

  • Solve and/or report problems during service and come with improvement proposals.

  • Execute and /or implement solution for problems during service or upgrade.

  • Maintain the toolbox which includes inspect and cleaning tools and in case broken, replacing these tools.

  • When required, order spare parts and tools from NFI headquarters.

  • As required travel abroad to support customers.

What do we require from you?

  • Degree in a relevant field with some years of work experience in the Semiconductor industry.

  • Strong knowledge of operation/applications of semiconductor metrology tools is required.

  • Have 5+ years of field work experience with customer engagement experiences, or 5+ years’ experience in semiconductor equipment/IC processing/semiconductor industry or related field.

  • Have a strong affinity with SW and controls understanding and troubleshooting.

  • Preferably to have coding capability (MATLAB, Python...etc.) for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development.

  • Flexible and capable of working in a high-tech environment.

  • Excellent communication/presentation, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

  • Candidate must be self-driven, independent, yet a strong team player.

  • Academic/Industry AFM Knowledge is a plus.

  • Good command of the Korean and English language, both written and oral.

  • You are eligible to work in South Korea.

What can you expect from us?

Besides a technically challenging role where you can utilize the full extend of your professional knowledge, we value your work-live balance and the time for some relaxation.
We rely on each other’s qualities, capabilities and we motivate one another to get the best out of ourselves and each other. We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!

Recruitment Process

If the above challenges excite you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.  For more information you can contact our Recruiter, Jin Yoo, via jin.yoo@nearfieldinstruments.com .

Our recruitment process: 

  • Pre-screen interview with the Recruiter

  • Interview with the Team Lead and Country Manager

  • Conditional offer

  • Reference check

  • Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!