Field Install Project Lead

You will lead the installs of our state-of-the-art Metrology machine globally.

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 chip makers – 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. 320 employees) in science and technology and develop a one‑of‑a‑kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

You are working in the Production Operations Department. You are part of the Decom & Install team responsible for the system Installation (build, testing and qualification, SAT) of our systems at our customer’ factories in Korea, US, Japan, Taiwan (more will follow).

As Install Project lead it will be your mission to lead the installs in a specific region.

You will be traveling for 50-70% of the time for periods of ~6 weeks (occasionally longer). The remaining time you will be working in the Headquarters in Rotterdam supporting running installations, preparing future Installs or leading/coordinating a decom.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience and who are eager to further develop their leadership skills and grow into more senior program leadership roles.

Main responsibilities include:

• Act as the linking pin between the engineers’ team that Installs the system in the customer fab, customer, support in Rotterdam (D&E, system engineering, logistics), Local NFI team, Program)
• Manage materials, resources, technical issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Plan work ahead and set timelines. Be pro‑active and indicate/act in a timely manner if a problem or a bottleneck is expected;
  Replan and optimize (parallel) securing progress, quality, Safety.
• Lead problem escalations/solving efforts, ensuring timely decisions and clear communication.
• Act as the operational engine, push for results and maintain focus on priorities.
• Report output status clearly and regularly to senior leadership.
• Train for more junior colleagues and lead by example (also in attitude and behaviour)

Nearfield Instruments is penetrating one of the biggest markets in the world which is the semi‑conductor industry. In the future of NFI lies explosive growth and growth opportunities for its employees. Getting on board now gives you the opportunity to grow with the company from a technical and personal perspective.

• You get the opportunity to work in a young energetic team within a growing complex and high‑tech production company.
• You spend a large proportion of your time abroad during system installation at the customer site.
• Drive complex Install projects/programs across multiple disciplines and cultures, develop advanced coordination, stakeholder management, and operational leadership skills.
• You like teamwork and training and coaching others.
• Take on a key leadership role with responsibility for multiple installs and decommissionings in a complex and cross‑cultural environment.

Startups can provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but can also be a hectic environment  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.

• At least 5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or manufacturing operations (semiconductors or high‑tech industries a big plus, or other similar complex industries).
• MSc in Instrumentation, Nano Technology, Optical Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or similar, Business Administration
• Leadership: ability to lead and motivate a team to work together and divide work;
• Willing to travel 50-70% of the work time;
• You are able to work in stressful and…