What will you do?
As a Field Service Engineer, you are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of Nearfield Instruments' metrology systems at customer facilities.
You will work closely with customers, technical support teams, and headquarters to resolve issues, improve product performance, and ensure successful operation of our systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.
You are also the eyes and ears of Nearfield Instruments at the customer site, providing valuable feedback on product performance, customer needs, and market developments.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Nearfield systems
Execute hardware and software upgrades
Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root-cause analysis
Collect and analyze diagnostic and logging data
Execute system testing and document service activities
Install and replace spare parts using approved procedures
Identify and propose improvements to product reliability and serviceability
Support system installations and customer escalations
Prepare tools, procedures, and equipment required for service activities
Manage and maintain service tools and spare parts inventory
Collaborate with headquarters support teams to resolve complex issues
Build strong relationships with customers and provide professional on-site support
What are we looking for?
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
Experience in the semiconductor industry or supporting semiconductor equipment
Experience with field service, equipment support, installations, maintenance, or process engineering
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Affinity with software, controls, and automation
Ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and hands-on approach
Willingness to travel and work in semiconductor fabs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with semiconductor metrology equipment
Experience supporting leading semiconductor manufacturers
Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB or similar)
Experience with data analysis and diagnostics
Experience working in an international high-tech environment
What does success look like?
The successful candidate:
Has semiconductor equipment service experience
Solves technical problems independently and systematically
Builds trust and credibility with customers
Takes ownership until issues are resolved
Works effectively between customer sites and headquarters
Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a strong safety mindset
Thrives in a fast-growing scale-up environment
Why join Nearfield Instruments?
Work with some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturers
Support breakthrough metrology technology enabling next-generation chips
Be part of a rapidly growing international scale-up
Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and industry experts
Make a visible impact on customer success and company growth
Build your career at the forefront of semiconductor innovation
About Nearfield Instruments
Nearfield Instruments develops, integrates, markets, and services advanced 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Our breakthrough QUADRA platform combines atomic-scale precision with high throughput, enabling leading chipmakers to control increasingly complex semiconductor manufacturing processes. Our technology supports advanced packaging, hybrid bonding, Gate-All-Around transistors, and other critical applications that drive the future of semiconductor innovation.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Nearfield Instruments has grown into a global team of more than 200 professionals dedicated to solving some of the semiconductor industry's most demanding process control challenges.
Join us and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.
