Health and Safety Engineer

Nearfield Instruments; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 holidays per year

8% holiday allowance

Commuting allowance

Health insurance discount

Job summary

Nearfield Instruments in Rotterdam is looking for a Health and Safety Engineer to maintain safety standards in an ISO 5 cleanroom. You will monitor operations, conduct daily inspections, and provide guidance on safety practices.

The ideal candidate has a BSc/MSc in Safety Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in complex systems. Join our team and contribute to innovative solutions in high-tech manufacturing while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in safety or operational roles in complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of QHSE standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to deliver safety guidance to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections to identify hazards.
• Provide real-time guidance on safe behavior and equipment use.
• Deliver toolbox talks to promote safety awareness.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of QHSE standards

Education

BSc and/or MSc in Safety Engineering

Job description

You will be ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations in our ISO 5 cleanroom by monitoring daily activities, identifying hazards, enforcing safe working methods, and providing technical and behavioral safety guidance to operational and engineering teams. Do you have a background in Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety? Your expertise could be the perfect fit to join our team!

About Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast‑growing scale‑up high‑tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers – the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase 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. 400 employees) in science and technology and develop a one‑of‑a‑kind, revolutionary high‑throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Where you will be working?

You are working in the Production Operations department. Within this department you are part of the Production Safety team, which ensures safe, compliant, and reliable operations across all production activities and the cleanroom environment.

What will you be doing?

As Health and Safety Engineer, you will be working to maintain the highest safety standards in our ISO 5 cleanroom and laboratories. Your mission is to build a strong safety mindset and ensure that all operational and engineering teams work safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with technical and regulatory standards.

You are responsible for identifying hazards before they become incidents, providing real‑time safety guidance to production teams, and collaborating with engineering teams to assess new processes and equipment for safety risks.

Main responsibilities include:

• Conduct daily safety inspections to identify potential hazards, deviations, or unsafe behavior;
• Act as the primary on‑floor safety resource, providing real‑time guidance on safe behavior, correct equipment use, and cleanroom discipline;
• Perform workplace evaluations and ensure compliance with internal QHSE standards, regulatory requirements, and cleanroom protocols;
• Support safe execution of chemical use procedures and enforce relevant safety rules;
• Verify correct LOTO (Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out) execution during interventions and maintain LOTO procedures with engineering teams;
• Provide technical and regulatory safety guidance to resolve operational safety issues;
• Collaborate with AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) and Production Engineering teams during change management and process modifications;
• Review work instructions to ensure risks are adequately controlled and processes remain compliant;
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings to promote awareness and reinforce safe working practices;
• Report safety findings, deviations, and incidents in a clear and structured manner, and track corrective and preventive actions;
• Actively drive safety mindset change and promote behavioral safety and operational discipline;
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee and contribute operational insights and improvement proposals.

What do we expect from you?

You need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below:

• BSc and/or MSc in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or other related technical backgrounds;
• At least 3 years of experience in safety or operational roles within highly complex systems, such as semiconductor equipment manufacturing, cleanroom environments, or similar high‑tech production facilities;
• Strong knowledge of QHSE standards, regulatory compliance, and cleanroom protocols;
• Experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and LOTO procedures;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver safety guidance to diverse audiences;
• Pro‑active, problem‑solving attitude with strong attention to detail;
• Flexible and capable of working in a high pace environment;
• Proficiency in professional‑level English is essential to thrive in this role;
• You can work 5 days a week on‑site in the clean room.

What can you expect from us?

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical, personal, and financial perspective. Nearfield's momentum is energetic and promising!

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

• Valuation of your work‑life balance;
• Time for some relaxation: 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Commuting allowance;
• Discount on your health insurance;
• We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!
• Besides a challenging role where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge.