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To keep pace with the soaring demand for semiconductor performance and precision, Nearfield Instruments is developing and building cutting-edge 3D metrology systems. As an optics engineer in the functional teams of navigation and MAFM, you will take the technical lead for one or more critical optical modules in our revolutionary machines. Bridging the gap between system-level ambitions and design execution, you'll translate performance requirements into clear, realizable concepts, and ensure they’re delivered with excellence.

Would you like to work at the forefront of high-tech innovation while playing a key role in our next stage of growth? Join us and lead the development of next-generation metrology solutions with direct impact on our clients and the semiconductor industry worldwide.

• Interpret system level requirements and translate them to optical performance metrics and design into optical module part of the system.

• Taking technical ownership of development projects for your optical module, ensuring alignment between disciplines and stakeholders.

• Making key design decisions — including optics system design by use of optics modelling and sensitivity and tolerance analysis.

• Opto-mechanical integration by defining the correct opto-mechanical interfaces and alignment strategy together with the assembly and test protocols for the factory. So this includes the production tool set to enable the assembly and test in production.

• Hands-on first proto assembly, integration and test of the new optical modules and transfer to production engineering and assembly, test and integration engineering.

• Design documentation delivery according the Nearfield templates and documentation structure.

You’re a systems thinker with a solid technical foundation and a passion for precision and optics. You can navigate complexity, participate in design teams, and enjoy translating abstract requirements into tangible, working solutions. You are comfortable working in fast-paced, high-tech environments, and you’re energized by solving tough engineering challenges with impact.

You have:

• A MSc in Physics, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong track record in opto-mechanical design and the industrialization aspect of it.

• Deep knowledge and experience in areas such as: opto-mechanics design and simulation, thermal constraints and impact on optics, dynamics and vibrations, supplier quality control, new product introduction in production lines.

• Experience in multi-disciplinary development projects, from concept to release.

• Strong communication and leadership skills to align teams and drive technical decisions.

• Proficiency with modelling and simulation tools (e.g. Zemax, SolidWorks, Python) and a data-driven mindset.

• A strong command of English, both written and spoken.