Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing, high-tech scale-up. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service advanced metrology machines. Our solutions enable the world’s leading chipmakers to increase production yield and improve device performance—powering smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.
Founded in 2016, Nearfield brings together leading experts in science and engineering to develop a unique, high-throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) platform delivering true 3D, sub-nanometer resolution metrology at production scale.
Taiwan is a key strategic market for Nearfield, with close collaboration with leading semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners.
What is your role and impact?
As Business Development Manager in Taiwan, you play a key role in driving Nearfield’s growth in one of the most important semiconductor markets globally.
You translate customer needs into business opportunities by aligning market demand with Nearfield’s technology roadmap. You identify new applications, customers, and use cases for our solutions and ensure we bring the right value proposition to the market.
You act as a key interface between customers and internal teams, ensuring fast follow-up, clear communication, and strong alignment.
What will you be doing?
Business Growth & Strategy
Drive business growth and expand Nearfield’s footprint in Taiwan
Develop and execute a growth strategy aligned with company objectives
Identify new applications, markets, and customer segments
Define target markets and long-term growth opportunities
Customer Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with key semiconductor customers
Represent Nearfield in customer meetings, executive alignments, and industry events
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term partnership development
Opportunity Development & Sales
Develop the complete offering and pricing strategy for customers
Lead discussions on performance, specifications, timelines, and commercial terms
Support negotiations and contribute to securing new business deals
Market & Competitive Insights
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning
Translate insights into actionable opportunities and product requirements
Stay up to date on industry developments and technology trends
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Applications, and Marketing teams
Ensure alignment between customer requirements and product roadmap
Drive feedback loops from customers into internal development teams
What do we require from you?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Business, or related field
Strong experience in business development, sales, or account management in the semiconductor industry
Proven ability to build and manage relationships with key customers
Experience with high-tech or semiconductor equipment environments
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Ability to translate technical solutions into business value
Strong understanding of the Taiwan semiconductor ecosystem
Fluent in English; Mandarin is required
Willingness to travel within Taiwan and internationally
What can you expect from us?
A high-impact role in a fast-growing deep-tech company
Opportunity to work with leading semiconductor customers
Strong international environment with close collaboration across regions
Room for ownership, initiative, and professional growth