Senior Product Researcher-NL

Salary Range: ANG
72,000.00 To ANG
96,000.00 Annually

This position requires that the individual be permanently authorized to work in Delft, Netherlands and will not require employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Please only apply if you have permanent work authorization to work in Delft, Netherlands.

Join QED Technologies Europe and work some of the world’s most precise optical measurement systems. Are you a senior experimental physicist with a strong focus on new opto-mechatronic product development, contributing directly to high-impact applications in e.g. semiconductor manufacturing and astronomy? You’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of our metrology platforms in close collaboration with our US-based parent company.

As a Senior New Product Researcher, you work at the forefront of our product development, inventing and proving new measurement techniques for the Development & Engineering department to incorporate in new products. You work in a multidisciplinary environment where software, physics, and mechatronics come together.

• Follow state-of-the-art developments worldwide relevant to optics metrology (form, mid-spatials, roughness, defects, coatings etc.)
• Thorough multi-disciplinary understanding of opto-mechatronic possibilities to translate customer needs into robust new measurement principles
• Perform feasibility testing by building lab setups incl the necessary software and data-processing, to prove viability and mitigate the dominant project risks
• Provide a smooth transfer of the knowledge to the D&E department
• Strengthen the QED IP position with patent applications

At QED Technologies Europe, you’ll work in an international high-tech environment with short communication lines, a collaborative culture, and plenty of room for personal and professional growth.

• Salary between €6,000 – 8,000 gross per month (based on experience)
• Annual bonus of 5-10% (based on experience and company performance)
• 40 days off: 32 vacation days + 8 ADV (full-time)
• Pension scheme according to the Metalektro CAO
• Hybrid working (1–2 days from home)
• Personal development budget tailored to your ambitions
• 1-year contract with the intention of permanent employment

You are a pragmatic and structured Researcher who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary, hands-on environment. You communicate clearly, collaborate easily, and like to see your work come to life in real machines.

• Preferably PhD degree in Optics, Physics or a related engineering field
• 5-10 years of experience in the opto-mechatronics domain
• Understanding of precision engineering in the nanometer regime
• Creative innovator with clear focus on providing value for our customers
• Hands-on experience with setting up and executing experiments
• Experience with the necessary software tools (e.g. Python, Matlab, Zemax, CAD)
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• In the possession of a European work permit

QED Technologies Europe (formerly Dutch United Instruments) develops high-end optical measurement equipment used worldwide in semiconductor manufacturing, astronomy, and other advanced applications. In 2025, the company was acquired by QED Technologies in the United States, creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.

From our office in Delft, we work with a team of 25 colleagues in an open, collaborative environment. We combine the agility of a small engineering office with the global reach of an international organization.