Field Service Engineer

About vacancy

Will you travel the world as a Field Service Engineer to work for our client that specialises in the development and production of high-precision lithography systems, including electron beam and laser lithography?
These advanced technologies are used for research and small-scale production, with applications in the semiconductor industry and nanotechnology, among others. Do you have broad technical knowledge, extensive troubleshooting experience, an analytical attitude and hands-on precision mechanical key skills? Do you enjoy the challenge of solving the most complex technical challenges in high-tech systems? Then we are looking for you!

• Job description

  Your main duties/responsibilities in this role:

  • You will start with an intensive 'training-on-the-job' where the complex technology will be mastered;
  • You will deal with various aspects of systems, from analogue and digital electronics to high-precision mechanics, ultra-high vacuum and high-voltage technology;
  • You will adequately build and diagnose the systems and provide training to the customer where it will be installed;
  • Management and reporting of assigned customer cases, including: performance of periodic maintenance, fault diagnosis and execution of repairs;
  • You maintain close cooperation with both the production and engineering departments;
  • You travel for about 70% of the time within the region and internationally (overseas);
  • You will prepare upcoming tasks and perform support activities when not travelling.
• About the company

  Our client is a market leader in the design and production of Electron Beam Lithography systems. Its nanotechnology applications are supplied worldwide, mainly to research institutes. In addition to production facilities in the Netherlands and Germany, there are support and service centres in the US, Europe, China, India and Korea. Of a total of about 300 employees, about 90 work in the Netherlands. The ambitious company is growing and continuously investing in new resources and people. You will work in a team of highly skilled colleagues who work together in small sub-teams and go for top quality.

• Offer
  • Bachelor level by education or experience in a technical field, with sound knowledge of electronics (analogue and digital) and proficiency in (fine) mechanics;
  • 5 years' experience as a (Service) Engineer in complex instrumentation used in a semiconductor environment;
  • Good PC and software knowledge (Linux) is essential. Knowledge of electron optics, high voltage and vacuum technology is a plus;
  • Passion, analytical thinking skills and a customer-oriented attitude are required to work independently after about six months;
  • Proactive attitude and driven to understand and operate complex machines and programmes;
  • Able to meet committed deadlines, even under pressure;
  • Good command of the English language - and willingness to travel and work with people from diverse cultures;
  • Customer focus, perseverance and diplomatic skills are necessary;
  • Able to work independently while contributing to strengthening the team by sharing knowledge and participating in projects.

  Additional requirements:

  • In possession of an EU residence and work permit;
  • Resident in the Netherlands or willing to relocate to the Netherlands at short notice. You will work from a home base in the Netherlands, preferably within reasonable travel distance of an international airport;
  • Willing to travel about 70% of the time.
• Your profile
  • Annual contract with the possibility of permanent employment after one year
  • An excellent salary appropriate to your education and experience
  • Good benefits, including a bonus scheme and excellent pension scheme
  • Working in an inspiring high-tech environment with plenty of career and development opportunities within the organisation
  • Working in an exceptional, broad role with a lot of responsibility in a unique nano precision environment
  • A financially very sound market leader, with an excellent global reputation
  • In addition to your own specific technical baggage, there is a tailor-made induction programme to adequately fulfil the role