System Engineer Ultra Clean Vacuum Equipment | Delft

Global tech spending continues to grow and so does the demand for more and smaller semiconductors on chips. Applications as diverse as health-care instrumentation, autonomous cars and smartphones simply cannot do without. Would you like to help leading semiconductor manufacturers remediate critical contamination issues and to accelerate developments related to optics lifetime and ever greater miniaturization? As a (systems) engineer ultra clean vacuum equipment at TNO in Delft you will work in the frontline of plasma and nano technology, handling the engineering side of projects of increasing complexity. Join us, evolve and develop your full potential!

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You will do the (systems) engineering of experimental hardware projects, leading to new experimental setups. After construction, these setups will be used to research questions such as: what is the behaviour of specific materials when exposed to plasma? This means engaging with colleagues and industry customers, translating their needs into engineering concepts, and delivering the best possible results. Working on multiple projects simultaneously, you will work together with and also need to keep overview of the work of small teams of scientists and experimentalists. All projects will have a project manager, but they will rely on you to manage the project’s progress on SE content. As your experience grows, so will the complexity of the projects. And your focus will shift from single systems engineering challenges to multi-facetted design challenges.

Your home base is TNO’s Nano Instrumentation expertise group. Coming from all over the world, your 50+ colleagues share a drive to develop innovative solutions based on semiconductor and plasma technology. You’ll find a supportive, caring environment and an open, friendly and highly professional atmosphere. We stimulate sharing ideas and welcome yours! And your buddy will help you with any questions or challenges you may have.

You thrive on translating research needs into well-designed engineering solutions, for which you take responsibility. And alternating between projects comes natural to you. Leveraging your communication skills and engineering prowess, you know how to navigate requirements, enthuse your stakeholders and achieve results that matter.

Other knowledge and skills you bring to TNO:

• An Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Experience of, or a keen interest in, semiconductor and plasma technology. And an eagerness to learn all there is to know.
• Experience (> 3yrs) of systems engineering in the high-tech domain.
• Excellent command of English, as you will be working in international teams.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3,200,- and € 4,200,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

Perhaps you would like to grow your career in the direction of commerce or consultancy? Or would you like to become a project manager? Immerse yourself in sustainable innovations? Or carve out a career as a technical expert?

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• A good pension scheme.
• Travel allowance or a bike.
• Prospect of a permanent contract.
• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• 28 days annual leave and 5 compensation days under the reduction in working hours scheme (ATV, arbeidstijdverkorting) on a full-time basis.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.