Master Data Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 30, 2026. Nearfield Instruments scores D on the Alion truth index.
Be the pioneer in driving Master Data Management excellence.
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. 380 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.
Requirements
Where you will be working?
You work closely together with our Business Architect and departments like, R&D, Supply Chain and Logistics.
What will you be doing?
As Master Data Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing master data management (MDM) strategies to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across the organization.
You will work to define data standards, enforce data governance policies and resolve data-related issues and will act as the data quality and consistency guardian and will lead in master data related projects.
Some of the important topics that are on your agenda;
Develop and implement MDM strategies
This includes designing processes, defining data standards, and selecting appropriate technologies to manage master data
Ensure data quality, accuracy, consistency and resolve data-related issues.
This involves validating data, identifying and troubleshoot and resolving inconsistencies, and investigate data quality problems, and promoting data governance practices, establish data standard and ensuring data alignment across different systems and departments and stakeholders.
Liaise with stakeholders
This involves collaborating with business units, IT teams, and other relevant departments to ensure that data management practices are aligned with business needs and objectives
Train and support teams
This may involve providing guidance and training on proper data management practices and procedures
Build and contribute to data governance policies
This includes participating in the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures
Lead in data projects
This may involve leading data transformation projects, new tool implementations, and other initiatives related to data management.
Why is the position interesting for you?
You will play a key role in setting up a master data governance structure and the quality of our master data.
High appreciation from the organization for your expertise;
Lots of freedom how to execute your job;
What are we looking for?
Scale-ups 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.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
Master’s degree or relevant certifications in data management technologies is a plus.
At least 5 years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, or related fields.
Strong understanding of master data management principles and practices
This includes knowledge of data modeling, data integration, data migration, data governance, and data quality management.
Experience with MDM tools and technologies
This may include experience with various MDM platforms, data integration tools, and data quality tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
This includes the ability to identify data issues, analyze data patterns, and develop solutions to resolve data-related problems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
This includes the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
This includes a strong focus on ensuring data quality and consistency.
Our values:
lead, not follow // open and honest // empowerment and trust // passion and determination // fun and open-minded // “to boldly go…”
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.
If the above challenges excites you, we encourage you to apply to this position.
Our recruitment process:
Screening by Recruiter
First Interview
Second Interview with Director & HR Business Partner
Offer and reference check
Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!
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.