Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - Precision Metrology at Nearfield Instruments

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Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - Precision Metrology

Nearfield Instruments

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

On-Site

Expert

posted 42 days ago

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Vacancy Summary

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, focusing on high-performance mechanical subsystems from concept to validation. Work hands-on with precision mechanisms and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to meet demanding performance targets.

Required skills

Validation

Systems Engineering

Electronics

SolidWorks

Documentation

Tools

Teams

semiconductor equipment

Communication Skills

Design

CAD

FEA

Stability

Hardware

Cutting

Thermal Modeling

system integration

Robotics

Support

Measurement

Production

Structural Dynamics

Turning

Accuracy

Precision

assembly

Interfaces

Clear

Management

Microsystems

Performance

Onboarding

Prototyping

Reliability

Thermal Analysis

Screening

mechanical work

Development

engagement

English level

Professional

This role is centered on delivering high-performance mechanical subsystems — from concept to detailed design, prototyping, integration, and validation. You will work hands-on with complex mechanisms such as precision stages, sensor modules, flexure-based architectures, dynamic structures, and ultra-stable reference frames. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that your designs meet demanding performance targets in stiffness, dynamics, thermal stability, accuracy, and reliability.

If you enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges and turning cutting-edge concepts into working hardware, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

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Design and deliver precision mechanical subsystems including stages, flexure mechanisms, kinematic interfaces, sensor modules, thermally stabilized structures, and nanopositioning components.

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Analyze and optimize system performance using structural dynamics, vibration analysis, stiffness modeling, thermal modeling, and tolerance management.

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Develop mechanical concepts that support high throughput, high stability, and nanometer-level measurement accuracy.

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Own mechanical work packages end-to-end, from concept development and FEA validation to supplier engagement, prototyping, and integration in NFI’s metrology tools.

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Collaborate closely with mechatronics, controls, electronics, and systems engineering to ensure mechanical designs support full system-level performance.

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Support system integration and troubleshooting, resolving complex mechanical challenges through hands-on testing and root-cause analysis.

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Work with manufacturing, suppliers, and assembly teams to ensure your designs are buildable, repeatable, and cleanroom-ready.

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Contribute to team ways of working by sharing lessons learned and helping develop sustainable engineering practices. You will take the lead in design decisions and mentor others in the team.

Requirements

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Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, Microsystems, or a related discipline.

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Strong proven experience (6+ years) designing precision mechanisms and high-performance mechanical systems.

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Solid 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) for complex assemblies and intricate mechanism design.

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Deep understanding of structural dynamics, stiffness design, vibration behavior, thermal effects, and fine tolerance engineering.

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Hands-on experience with FEA tools for static, dynamic, and thermal analysis.

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Strong analytical thinking and a systematic approach to solving physical/mechanical problems.

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Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and supporting integration activities at the hardware level.

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Clear communication skills and strong engineering documentation discipline.

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Experience in semiconductor equipment, precision instruments, high-end mechatronics, robotics, or industrial metrology systems.

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