Service Manager - South Korea

About Nearfield Instruments Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing high-tech scale-up. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service advanced metrology systems. Our solutions enable the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers to improve production yields and enhance the functionality of their microchips, supporting smaller and more powerful consumer technologies. We bring together highly creative minds in science and engineering to develop a unique, high-throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy solution. With a strong and expanding presence in South Korea, including Pyeongtaek and additional locations such as Dongtan, we are continuously strengthening our regional footprint to better support our customers and operations. The Role As Service Manager South Korea, you will lead and scale our local service operations, ensuring world-class support to our customers. You will be responsible for building a strong service organization, driving operational excellence, and maintaining high system performance in the field. In this role you work closely with global Service, Engineering, and Operations teams. You will play a critical role in strengthening customer relationships and supporting business growth in one of our most strategic markets. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and expand the South Korea service team (Field Service Engineers and support staff) Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical and customer issues Ensure high system uptime and customer satisfaction through proactive service management Develop and implement service processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate installations, maintenance, and upgrades of advanced metrology systems Collaborate closely with global teams to ensure alignment on service strategy and execution Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders Support the Country Manager in scaling local operations and service capabilities Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or related) Proven experience in semiconductor equipment service or support environments Experience in leading or mentoring technical service teams Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and customer environments Ability to troubleshoot complex technical systems and manage escalations effectively Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in Korean and English Willingness to travel within South Korea and occasionally internationally What We Offer A key leadership role within a fast-growing deep-tech company The opportunity to shape and scale service operations in a strategic market A collaborative and international working environment Competitive compensation and benefits package Long-term career development within a rapidly growing organization