Production Engineer - Module Owner

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

Where will you be working?  

You will be working within the Production Engineering team in close collaboration with D&E and System Engineering with the end goal to improve the production and CT. 

What will you be doing?  

Module Ownership & Technical Expertise 

• Act as the primary point of contact for one specific module within the production line. 

• Develop deep technical understanding of the module’s design, functionality, and integration. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for module performance, reliability, and manufacturability. 

Production Support & Troubleshooting 

• Provide hands-on support during module assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. 

• Analyze production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (D&E, Supply chain, Service) to resolve technical challenges. 

Process Optimization 

• Monitor and improve production processes related to the module. 

• Define and maintain work instructions, process flows, and control plans. 

• Lead root cause analysis and implement lean manufacturing principles. 

Change Management 

• Manage engineering changes and ensure smooth implementation in production. 

• Validate changes through testing and documentation before release. 

Training & Documentation 

• Train operators and technicians on module-specific procedures and best practices. 

• Maintain up-to-date documentation including assembly guides, troubleshooting manuals, and test protocols 

Why is the position interesting for you?  

• You will take full ownership of a high-tech module in a cutting-edge metrology system, giving you deep technical responsibility and visibility.  

• You’ll work in a multidisciplinary environment where engineering meets innovation, contributing directly to the performance of machines used by the world’s leading chipmakers.  

• You’ll have the opportunity to drive improvements, implement changes, and shape the future of production processes in a fast-growing scale-up. 

What are we looking for?

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. 

• Solid technical background in mechatronic engineering (BSc/MSc level).

• 2-4 years of experience in a high-tech production or engineering environment.

• Proven ability to take ownership of complex modules and drive improvements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on troubleshooting experience.

• Python/SW knowledge

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with D&E, Quality, and Operations.

• Strong understanding of mechatronic systems, including mechanics, electronics, sensors, and actuators.

• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze issues at system, module, and component level.

• Ability to maintain an overall system overview while diving deep into technical details when required.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of technical topics or modules.

• Structured way of working, able to prioritize and perform under pressure.

• Able to travel for supporting the field

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;

• 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.

Apply for the job

If the above challenges excites you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.

Our recruitment process:

• Screening by Recruiter

• Interview with Team Lead

• On-site cleanroom test

• Interview with Director of Operations

• Offer and reference check

• Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!

If you have any questions? Feel free to contact me via:

recruitment@nearfieldinstruments.com

Yuri Verwoest - Recruitment Business Partner

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.