Jobs / engineering
System Architect
Nearfield Instruments · Rotterdam
About the role
At Nearfield Instruments we're looking for a System Architect to join our team.
What you will do
Nearfield Instruments develops and builds revolutionary 3D metrology systems. As a System Architect, you will take technical ownership of one or more critical subsystems within our complex machines. Bridging the gap between system-level requirements and engineering execution, you will translate performance ambitions into concrete designs and ensure they are delivered to the highest standard. Your work will directly influence the performance of our products and help accelerate the next generation of semiconductor technology.
What you will do
Translating system-level requirements into subsystem concepts, functional architecture and engineering specifications.
Taking technical ownership of subsystem development projects and aligning all disciplines and stakeholders.
Making architectural decisions on sensing, actuation, motion design, control strategy and integration approach.
Shaping the subsystem roadmap in line with company and customer needs
Leading trade-offs between performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability and serviceability.
Providing context and guidance to engineers and reviewing designs, simulations and integration plans.
Supporting industrialisation, validation and release into manufacturing and field use.
Collaborating with system architects, project managers and lead engineers to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.