Mechatronics Production Engineer, High-Tech Manufacturing

Nearfield Instruments; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 holidays per calendar year

8% holiday allowance

Commuting allowance

Discount on health insurance

Team culture

Job summary

Nearfield Instruments seeks a hands-on Production Engineer to join the Production Engineering team in Rotterdam. You will act as a technical interface between Production, Design & Engineering, Quality and Service to ensure stable, scalable manufacturing.

The role covers production support, troubleshooting, process improvement and change management for a high-tech metrology module. Requires 2–4 years in a similar environment and a BSc/MSc in mechatronics; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in mechatronic engineering (BSc/MSc).
• 2-4 years of experience in a high-tech production or engineering environment.
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex modules and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical interface between Production, Design & Engineering (D&E), Supply Chain, Quality, and Service.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring stable, efficient, and scalable production processes.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for production-related issues and facilitate effective collaboration across functions.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during assembly, testing, qualification, and ramp-up activities.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

Mechatronic engineering

Python

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc in mechatronics

Tools

Python

Job description

Nearfield Instruments seeks a hands-on Production Engineer to join the Production Engineering team in Rotterdam. You will act as a technical interface between Production, Design & Engineering, Quality and Service to ensure stable, scalable manufacturing.

The role covers production support, troubleshooting, process improvement and change management for a high-tech metrology module. Requires 2–4 years in a similar environment and a BSc/MSc in mechatronics; travel may be required.