Software Engineer - Device Control

Nearfield Instruments; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearfield Instruments is seeking a (Senior) Software Engineer for Device Control to drive software that operates advanced metrology hardware. You will lead from design through production, collaborating with design, mechatronics and production teams to deliver robust software for complex machines.

The role expects 5+ years in software development with a strong foundation in design, testing and integration, plus knowledge in machine vision is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors in CS, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on software development with design/architecture and testing.
• Knowledge of machine vision or signal processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development from design to production for device control.
• Collaborate with mechatronics and production teams.
• Design and implement software controlling complex hardware.
• Write high quality, testable code and perform maintenance.
• Assist customer support and production engineers with software questions.
• Promote continuous improvement ideas for the product.
• Work independently or as part of a global team.

Skills

C#

Python

OOP Design

Unit Testing

Git

CI/CD

Jira

Agile/Scrum

Machine Vision

Education

Masters or Bachelors in CS/Computer Engineering/Embedded Systems

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Jira

Job description

Drive design and development of software components to control complex hardware.

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 enables our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to increase the 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. 320 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high-throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Accelerating quality testing is essential for chipmakers to meet the soaring demand for computing capabilities. To meet this need, Nearfield Instruments has developed revolutionary metrology machines. As a (Senior) Software Engineer for Device Control, you will help us write software that drives these machines. Would you like to work at the forefront of metrology innovations while rapidly growing your career? Join us and experience the direct impact that your work has on our and our clients’ performance.

Who You’ll Be Working With

Within our Design & Engineering department this role is part of the Software Group. This SW Group consists of 5 teams (Architectural, Machine Control, Device Control, Data Science, Integration & Support).

You will join the Device Control team consisting of software engineers with a diverse range of knowledge such as embedded software, motion control and PLC software.

What You’re Going To Do

• Lead a wide range of software development aspects from design to production
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines such as mechatronics and production
• Design and implement software components to control complex hardware
• Write and maintain high quality, testable and efficient code
• Support our customer support and production engineers with their software related questions
• Initiate and promote new ideas for continuous improvement of the product
• Work independently and as a team member (sometimes on a global scale)

Who You Are

• Education: Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong foundation in Design/Architecture, Software Testing, and Software Integration.
• Knowledge: Machine Vision / Computer Vision, Object recognition and Signal Processing knowledge are a plus.
• Background: Previous experience in the semiconductors industry is also a plus.

Skills

• Coding/Design/Quality: Proficient in C#, Python, with a deep understanding of OOP Design and Unit Testing.
• Source Control and Configuration: Hands-on experience with Git, as well as familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Process and Tracking: Demonstrated experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and practical experience using Jira for project management and tracking.

Recruitment process

• Screening by Recruiter.
• Tech assignment.
• 1st interview ( Team Manager + Software Engineer).
• 2nd interview (HRBP + Director of D&E).
• Meeting our CEO.
• Offer.
• Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!

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