Test Engineer

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

Where you will be working?

You are working in the Production Operations department. Within this department you are part of the System Integration team (~30 colleagues) with focus on the system integration, testing and validation of our metrology machine. 

What will you be doing?

As Test Engineer, you will be working on our state-of-the-art semiconductor metrology systems in our ISO 5 clean room and laboratories. Your mission is to make sure that all (sub)modules are integrated in the right way to create a high performing metrology machine for our clients.

You are responsible to solve potential problems that occur during the build phase. You also support the early project phases in reviewing design documentation on production aspects and advising on optimization. And you assist where necessary our supply chain partners during the tests and acceptance of the (sub)modules.

Through your experience with System Integration you prepare the system for the integration of new subsystems and parts. You develop and maintain the installation and test procedures. Next step is the installation and integration of subsystems into the complete machine.

Main responsibilities include:

• Execute test and calibration procedures for (sub)system;

• Developing and maintaining (semi-)automated test tools to improve the efficiency and coverage of our tests.

• Document progress of test plans;

• Work using Python to implement test automation;

• Collaborating with developers and other team members to gain a deep relationship;

• You have an industrialization mindset, driven by quality and consistency.

• Automating manual actions.

Why is the position interesting for you?

• You get the opportunity to work in a young energetic team within a growing complex and high-tech production company;

• The opportunity to spend periods abroad during system installation at the customer site;

• You like customer contact for 2nd line support.

What do we expect from you?

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.

• BSc and/or Msc in Mechatronics Engineering (Electrical, physics, Automation)

• At least 8 years of experience in hands-on (Mechanical/Mechatronics) activities on highly complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators;

• Pro-active, problem-solving and hands-on attitude;

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

• Proficiency in professional-level English is essential to thrive in this role.

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.

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.