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Position Overview

As a Field Application Engineer (FAE), you will play a critical role in bridging Nearfield's technology, customers, and internal development teams.

You will be responsible for demonstrating the performance of Nearfield's AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy)-based systems to address complex metrology challenges faced by semiconductor manufacturers, developing customized measurement solutions for customers, and translating application requirements into product improvements. As this is a highly customer-facing role, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Field Service, and R&D teams, contributing not only to current customer success but also to the realization of future technology roadmaps.

Why This Role Is Important

Japan is a strategically important market for Nearfield Instruments. The country is home to some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturers, where customers have exceptionally high expectations regarding quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships.

ポジション概要

Field Application Engineer（フィールドアプリケーションエンジニア）として、Nearfieldの技術、お客様、そして社内の開発チームをつなぐ重要な役割を担っていただきます。お客様である半導体メーカーが抱える複雑な計測課題に対し、NearfieldのAFM（原子間力顕微鏡）ベースのシステムの性能を実証し、お客様ごとの測定ソリューションを開発するとともに、アプリケーション要件を製品改善へとつなげていただきます。本ポジションは顧客対応が中心となるため、営業、マーケティング、フィールドサービス、研究開発（R&D）チームと密接に連携しながら、現在の顧客ニーズだけでなく将来の技術ロードマップの実現にも貢献していただきます。

このポジションが重要な理由

日本は、Nearfield Instruments にとって戦略的に非常に重要な市場です。日本には高度な技術力を持つ半導体メーカーが数多く存在し、品質、信頼性、そして長期的なパートナーシップに対する高い期待が求められています。

Requirements

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Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers, sales, and marketing teams to understand customer metrology requirements and challenges.

• Conduct wafer measurements using customer wafers and analyze acquired data to demonstrate the performance and capabilities of Nearfield Instruments' systems.

• Present measurement results to customers and communicate the unique value and competitive advantages of Nearfield's metrology solutions.

• Develop and deploy measurement recipes within customer semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs), working directly with customer engineers and operators.

• Execute qualification tests to verify compliance with customer specifications and provide training to customer engineers and operators.

• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams to:

○Develop new measurement modes and metrology solutions.

○Improve data processing algorithms.

○Enhance product performance and usability.

• Provide structured feedback based on customer roadmaps, manufacturing experiences, and user requirements to support product and application development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Native-level Japanese or JLPT N1 proficiency, with professional business-level English communication skills.

• 7-12+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment, metrology, or application engineering.

• Experience with AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy) or advanced metrology technologies is highly preferred.

• Experience working with Japanese semiconductor manufacturers and/or within the Japanese market.

• Proven experience leading teams and collaborating effectively within structured organisations.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Comfortable working within a global organization and reporting structure.

• Willingness to travel domestically within Japan and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a customer-facing engineering role within a deep-tech, fast-growing environment.

• Able to combine deep technical expertise with clear and effective communication to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Comfortable collaborating across multiple disciplines to develop optimal metrology solutions for customers.

• Flexible and willing to support after-hours activities when necessary to maximize the utilization of demo and development systems.

• Self-motivated, proactive, capable of working independently, and committed to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A high-impact role in a fast-growing deep-tech company

Opportunity to contribute to Nearfield’s growth in a strategic market

Strong collaboration with international teams

Learning and development in a global commercial environment

A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment

Location

Japan

This position requires frequent travel to major semiconductor industry hubs and customer sites across Japan. Key locations include Nagasaki and other semiconductor manufacturing regions throughout the country.

Nagasaki (Onsite)

Kumamoto (Onsite)

Mie (Yokkaichi)

Iwate

Other customer sites across Japan

Partial remote and work-from-home arrangements available

9:00–17:30

Flexible working hours available

60-minute break

Overtime may be required

Five-day workweek, with weekends and public holidays off

Please note that the holiday schedule may vary depending on the client's calendar.

Benefits & Compensations /

Comprehensive social insurance coverage

Commuting expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy

Relocation assistance, with eligible relocation expenses covered in accordance with company policy when relocation is required upon joining

Annual paid leave in accordance with company policy

Various leave programmes, including maternity leave, childcare leave, family care leave, and bereavement/special occasion leave

Hybrid working arrangements, with remote work available depending on project requirements and business circumstances

***Please note that this position is primarily an on-site role

Flexible working hours, subject to eligibility requirements

Business travel expenses reimbursed

Regular health check-ups

About Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast‑growing high‑tech scale‑up. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service advanced metrology machines for the semiconductor industry. Our tools enable the world’s leading chipmakers to increase production yield and improve device performance, contributing to the continued scaling of semiconductor technology.

Founded in 2016, Nearfield brings together approximately 500 employees worldwide, combining deep scientific expertise with industrial execution. Our unique, high‑throughput Atomic Force Metrology platform addresses the most advanced metrology challenges in high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing. As our installed base in Japan continues to grow, we are expanding our local service organisation.

Our Values

• Pursuit of Technical Leadership

• Open and Transparent Communication

• Accountability Built on Mutual Trust

• Commitment to Quality and Results

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Focus on Long-Term Partnerships

主な業務内容

• 顧客、営業、マーケティング担当者との密接なコミュニケーションを通じて、顧客の計測ニーズを把握する

• 顧客のウェハーを用いた測定を実施し、取得データを解析することで、Nearfield Instrumentsのシステム性能を実証する

• 測定結果を顧客へ報告・プレゼンテーションし、Nearfieldの計測ソリューションが持つ独自の価値や優位性を提案する

• 顧客の製造工場（Fab）において測定レシピの開発・導入を行い、顧客のエンジニアやオペレーターと連携する

• 仕様要件を満たしていることを確認するための適格性評価（Qualification Test）を実施し、顧客エンジニアおよびオペレーターへのトレーニングを行う

• 開発・エンジニアリングチームおよびR&Dチームと協力し、以下に取り組む

○ 新しい測定モードおよび計測ソリューションの開発

○ データ処理アルゴリズムの改善

○ 製品性能および操作性の向上

• 顧客ロードマップ、製造現場での経験、ユーザー要望に基づく体系的なフィードバックを提供し、製品およびアプリケーション開発を支援する

応募資格

必須要件

• 日本語（母国語レベルまたはJLPT N1）英語での実務経験（ビジネスレベル）

• 半導体製造装置、計測技術（メトロロジー）、またはアプリケーションエンジニアリングの分野で 7～12年以上の実務経験をお持ちの方

• AFM（原子間力顕微鏡）または高度な計測技術に関する経験をお持ちの方を優遇

• 日本の半導体メーカーとの業務経験、または日本市場での実務経験をお持ちの方

• チームをリードし、体系化された組織の中で円滑に協働した実績をお持ちの方

• 優れたコミュニケーション能力を有し、複数のステークホルダーとの調整・関係構築を効果的に行える方