Mechatronic Architect

To keep pace with the soaring demand for semiconductor performance and precision, Nearfield Instruments is developing and building cutting-edge 3D metrology systems. As a seasoned engineer in the mechatronics team, you will take the technical lead for one or more critical modules or subsystems in our revolutionary machines. Bridging the gap between system-level ambitions and design execution, you'll translate performance requirements into clear, realizable concepts — and ensure they’re delivered with excellence.

Would you like to work at the forefront of high-tech innovation while playing a key role in our next stage of growth? Join us and lead the development of next-generation metrology solutions with direct impact on our clients and the semiconductor industry worldwide.

What you’re going to do

As a senior mechatronic engineer, you are technically responsible for a subsystem or module — from the first concept to volume production and beyond. Working closely with System Engineering, you will convert system-level KPIs into concrete subsystem requirements. You’ll lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams for the design and realization of complex high-precision modules, ensuring they meet specifications across performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost etc.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Translating the performance requirements into subsystem concepts, functional architectures, and engineering requirements.

• Taking technical ownership of development projects for your subsystem/module, ensuring alignment between disciplines and stakeholders.

• Making key architectural decisions — including motion system design, sensing, actuation, control strategy, and system integration approach.

• Shaping the subsystem roadmap to align proactively with both company and customer technology roadmaps.

• Leading design trade-offs between performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

• Coaching and guiding engineers within your project team; reviewing designs, simulations, and integration plans.

• Supporting the industrialization, validation, and successful release of your subsystem into manufacturing and field use.

• Collaborating closely with system architects, project managers, and lead engineers to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.

 

Who you’ll be working with

You will join our high-impact, internationally diverse Mechatronics team and collaborate closely with System Engineering, Electronics, Software, Control, and Mechanics experts. Together with this tech-savvy team, we design and realize groundbreaking machines that redefine what’s possible in semiconductor metrology. We thrive in a knowledge-sharing, open environment where autonomy and technical leadership are encouraged — and where your ideas shape the direction of our technology.

 

What you’ll get

At Nearfield Instruments, you’ll be part of a fast-growing, scale-up environment with the structure and ambition to become a global leader in 3D metrology. This is your opportunity to architect systems that solve tomorrow’s nanotechnology challenges.

We offer:

• A salary matching your skills, expertise and experience.

• A one-year contract, which we hope to convert into a permanent contract.

• Benefits like a good pension scheme, a commuting allowance, and a discount on your health insurance.

• A holiday allowance of 8% and plenty of time to relax with 30 days of annual leave, based on a 40-hour week

• An engaging onboarding program and a buddy to mentor you, so you can start with confidence.

• Unrivalled on-the-job training as you’ll be working with the industry’s top scientists, developing technology that doesn’t yet exist. And lots of opportunities to grow your career at our rapidly growing scale-up.

• An employer that is a proud ally for women and has a diverse and inclusive culture. People from over thirty countries inspire, care for and support each other. We encourage you to be or become who and what you want to be.

• An open and transparent working environment: we listen to you and empower you to take initiative and get the job done in the way that works best for you.

 

Who you are

You’re a systems thinker with a solid technical foundation and a passion for precision. You can navigate complexity, lead design teams, and enjoy translating abstract requirements into tangible, working solutions. You are comfortable working in fast-paced, high-tech environments, and you’re energized by solving tough engineering challenges with impact.

You also have:

• An MSc or PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related field.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong track record in mechatronic system or module architecture.

• Deep knowledge in areas such as: motion control, dynamics and vibrations, sensing/actuation, system modelling, and precision mechanics.

• Experience in multi-disciplinary development projects, from concept to release.

• Strong communication and leadership skills to align teams and drive technical decisions.

• Proficiency with modelling and simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, FEM, Python) and a data-driven mindset.

• A strong command of English, both written and spoken.

 

Who we are

Nearfield Instruments develops and delivers advanced 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our high-throughput QUADRA SPM and AUDIRA subsurface metrology systems enable world-leading chipmakers to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s possibilities — from hybrid bonding to gate-all-around transistors. Founded in 2016, we are a fast-scaling company of 250+ experts, building atom-scale systems for a better, faster, smarter digital world.

 

Learn more about Nearfield Instruments

Any questions?
If you have questions about your role or the application procedure, do reach out to  Faezeh Davari, faezeh.davari@nearfieldinstruments.com