Field Service Engineer - Singapore

Join Nearfield Instruments and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing

Chips are becoming smaller, more powerful, and increasingly complex. As a result, traditional metrology solutions are no longer sufficient to meet the process control requirements of next-generation semiconductor devices.

Nearfield Instruments is a fast-growing semiconductor scale-up developing advanced 3D metrology solutions for the world's leading chipmakers. Our breakthrough technology enables customers to measure the most complex semiconductor structures with unmatched precision and throughput, supporting critical technologies such as advanced packaging, hybrid bonding, and Gate-All-Around architectures.

To support our continued growth in Singapore and across Asia, we are looking for a Field Service Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working directly with customers, and making a visible impact in a high-tech, international environment.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and optimizing our systems at customer sites, helping leading semiconductor manufacturers achieve the performance required for the next generation of chips.

What will you do?

As a Field Service Engineer, you are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of Nearfield Instruments' metrology systems at customer facilities.

You will work closely with customers, technical support teams, and headquarters to resolve issues, improve product performance, and ensure successful operation of our systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.

You are also the eyes and ears of Nearfield Instruments at the customer site, providing valuable feedback on product performance, customer needs, and market developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Nearfield systems

• Execute hardware and software upgrades

• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root-cause analysis

• Collect and analyze diagnostic and logging data

• Execute system testing and document service activities

• Install and replace spare parts using approved procedures

• Identify and propose improvements to product reliability and serviceability

• Support system installations and customer escalations

• Prepare tools, procedures, and equipment required for service activities

• Manage and maintain service tools and spare parts inventory

• Collaborate with headquarters support teams to resolve complex issues

• Build strong relationships with customers and provide professional on-site support

What are we looking for?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or supporting semiconductor equipment

• Experience with field service, equipment support, installations, maintenance, or process engineering

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Affinity with software, controls, and automation

• Ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and hands-on approach

• Willingness to travel and work in semiconductor fabs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor metrology equipment

• Experience supporting leading semiconductor manufacturers

• Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB or similar)

• Experience with data analysis and diagnostics

• Experience working in an international high-tech environment

What does success look like?

The successful candidate:

• Has semiconductor equipment service experience

• Solves technical problems independently and systematically

• Builds trust and credibility with customers

• Takes ownership until issues are resolved

• Works effectively between customer sites and headquarters

• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a strong safety mindset

• Thrives in a fast-growing scale-up environment

Why join Nearfield Instruments?

• Work with some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturers

• Support breakthrough metrology technology enabling next-generation chips

• Be part of a rapidly growing international scale-up

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and industry experts

• Make a visible impact on customer success and company growth

• Build your career at the forefront of semiconductor innovation

About Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments develops, integrates, markets, and services advanced 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.

Our breakthrough QUADRA platform combines atomic-scale precision with high throughput, enabling leading chipmakers to control increasingly complex semiconductor manufacturing processes. Our technology supports advanced packaging, hybrid bonding, Gate-All-Around transistors, and other critical applications that drive the future of semiconductor innovation.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Nearfield Instruments has grown into a global team of more than 200 professionals dedicated to solving some of the semiconductor industry's most demanding process control challenges.

Join us and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.