Production Engineer, Rotterdam

Overview Take the initiative in high-level problem-solving, optimizing production processes, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet production targets in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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 enable 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 (≈320 employees) in science and technology and develop a one‑of‑a‑kind, revolutionary high‑throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

What will you be doing? You will join the Production Engineering team, collaborating closely with Development&Engineering (D&E), System Engineering, and Supply Chain Management (SCM). Your mission: improve production efficiency and cycle time (CT) through technical ownership and process optimisation.

Open roles and responsibilities Production Engineer– SW/PLC Support

Integrate and validate software components within high‑tech metrology systems.

Troubleshoot PLCs, embedded control systems, and automation interfaces.

Collaborate with R&D and production teams to deploy software updates.

Support ramp‑up of new modules and machines.

Analyse system behaviour and implement software/control optimisations.

Production Engineer– Supply Quality Engineering (SQE)

Monitor and improve quality of incoming parts and assemblies.

Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on supplier‑related issues.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality compliance.

Resolve internal quality deviations quickly to minimise production impact.

Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and internal quality processes.

Production Engineer– Module Owner (MO)

Take ownership of a specific module within the production line.

Develop deep technical understanding of the module’s design and integration.

Provide hands‑on support during assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

Optimise production processes and maintain documentation.

Manage engineering changes and train operators on module‑specific procedures.

What are we looking for? Startups offer phenomenal growth but require adaptability. You should thrive in dynamic environments, embrace change, and be comfortable with uncertainty. We’re looking for candidates who recognise themselves in the following profiles:

General Requirements (All Roles)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering).

3–7 years of experience in a high‑tech production or engineering environment.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Role‑Specific Skills

SW/PLC:

Experience with industrial automation, PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Beckhoff), and control software.

SQE:

Familiarity with quality standards, supplier auditing, and methodologies like 8D or DMAIC.

MO:

Proven ownership of complex modules, hands‑on troubleshooting, and process optimisation.

Benefits and What can you expect from us?

Valuation of your work‑life balance;

30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);

8% holiday allowance;

Commuting allowance;

Discount on your health insurance;

Overtime compensation;

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 utilise the full extent of your professional knowledge.

Apply for the job If the above challenges excite you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.

Our recruitment process

Screening by Recruiter

1st interview with the Team Lead

Clean Room visit

2nd interview with COO

Offer and reference check

Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!

Contact Feel free to contact me via:

Yuri Verwoest– Recruitment Business Partner

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.

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