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Your expertise could be the perfect fit for a key role in our MAFM (Mini Atomic Force Microscopy) team!\nAbout Nearfield Instruments\nNearfield 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.\nFounded 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.\nWhere you will be working?\nYou are working in the Production Operations department. Within this department you are part of the Assembly, Integration and Testing team (~20 colleagues) with focus on the system integration, testing and validation of our metrology machine.\nRequirements\nWhat will you be doing?\nAs 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.\nMain responsibilities include:\nEdit and assemble parts based on drawings and instructions, such as integrating up the mechanical and micro-electronic assemblies in a MAFM;\n\nPerform (partial) test on semifinished products and systems in consultation with the team lead and /or other colleagues;\n\nCheck whether required components are present and meet the set (quality) standards;\n\nFollow all relevant safety requirements and apply them consistently during work: identify potential risks and ask for attention;\n\nWork with the planning, tasks and set timelines in mind. You indicates in a timely manner if a problem or a bottleneck is expected;\n\nEnsure that the workplace is tidy and clean: uses materials in accordance with regulations and is critical of timely maintenance;\n\nCollaborate closely with colleagues within own area of focus and/or other teams.\n\nWhy is the position interesting for you?\nYou get the opportunity to work in a young energetic team within a growing complex and high-tech production company;\n\nYou like customer contact for 1st and 2nd line support.\n\nWhat do we expect from you?\nStartups 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.\nFurthermore, you need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below.\nEducation in Instrumentation, Nano Technology, Optical Engineering or similar;\n\nExperience in hands-on Assembly or AIT activities on highly complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators or similar field;\n\nYou have worked with hand tools and measurement equipment;\n\nGood understanding of material properties;\n\nYou can work 5 days a week on-site in the clean room;\n\nYou are able to work in stressful situation;\n\nProficiency in professional-level English is essential to thrive in this role.\n\nWhat can you expect from us?\nGetting 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!\nOur starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:\nValuation of your work-life balance;\n\nTime for some relaxation: 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);\n\n8% holiday allowance;\n\nCommuting allowance;\n\nDiscount on your health insurance;\n\nOvertime compensation;\n\nWe are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!\n\nBesides a challenging role where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge.\n\nApply for the job\nIf the above challenges excites you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.\nOur recruitment process:\nScreening by Recruiter\n\n1st interview with the Team Lead\n\nClean Room visit\n\n2nd interview with Director System Engineering\n\nOffer and reference check\n\nOnboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!\n\nIf you have any questions? Feel free to contact me via:\n - Ricardo Jozefa- Recruitment Business Partner\nRecruitment, consultancy and/or other agency?\nWe 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.\nThis means that all profiles offered to Nearfield Instruments will be treated as direct applications. 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