Assembly Technician; Mini AFM​/Optical

Overview

Assembly Technician (Mini AFM/Optical)

You will be the Assembly, Integration, and Testing Technician of our state-of-the-art Metrology machine.

Do you have a background in Nano Technology, Instrumentation or Optical Engineering
? Your expertise could be the perfect fit for a key role in our MAFM (Mini Atomic Force Microscopy) team!

Full-time

Location:

Rotterdam

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers - the world’s leading chip makers – 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. 320 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

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

As an Assembly Technician, 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.

• Edit and assemble parts based on drawings and instructions, such as building switch panels and pulling cables or building mechanical parts;
• Perform (partial) tests on semi finished products and systems in consultation with the team lead and/or other colleagues;
• Check whether required components are present and meet the set (quality) standards;
• Follow all relevant safety requirements and apply them consistently during work: identify potential risks and ask for attention;
• Work with the planning, tasks and set timelines in mind. You indicate in a timely manner if a problem or a bottleneck is expected;
• Ensure that the workplace is tidy and clean: use materials in accordance with regulations and are critical of timely maintenance;
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within own area of focus and/or other teams.

• 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 1st and 2nd line support.

Startups can provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but can also be a hectic environment  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.

• Education in Instrumentation, Nano Technology, Optical Engineering or similar;
• At least 5 years of experience in hands-on Assembly or AIT activities on highly complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators or similar field;
• You have worked with hand tools and measurement equipment;
• Good understanding of material properties;
• You can work 5 days a week on-site in the clean room;
• You are able to work in stressful situation;
• Proficiency in professional-level English is essential to thrive in this role.

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;
• Overtime compensation;
• Commuting allowance;
• Discount on your health insurance;

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