Freelance Senior Metrology Process Engineer (ZZP)

• Senior Metrology Process Engineer

• Start Date: ASAP

• Duration:1 year (with possibility of extension)

• Location: High Tech Campus,Eindhoven

As a Senior Metrology Process Engineer, you will lead and work on process engineering and development projects for integrated thin film applications, products, and processes for both internal and external customers, aiming to deliver baseline processes. Your main challenge will be to assist in leading the Metrology Engineering Cluster, developing measurement processes, and collaborating with Project Managers, Sales, Product Engineers, other Process Engineers, and Operators/Technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

You will support manufacturing and design areas by developing and implementing measurement methods, analyzing existing ones, and conducting necessary training. You will ensure compliance with quality regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001) and sustain cleanroom environments for metrology equipment. Additionally, you will create, maintain, and optimize tool recipes in collaboration with Product Engineering and Operations.

Leading and coaching engineers and technicians is a crucial part of your role, as is supporting non-standard metrology requests during product development and root cause investigations. You will perform and assist in Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies and generate comprehensive summary reports. Managing equipment calibration and maintenance programs is also essential.

You will contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste. Maintaining a customer service attitude in interactions with internal and external customers is vital, as is keeping a clean, orderly, and safe workstation at all times.

Continuous technological development is expected, through regular contacts within and outside the department, including interactions with suppliers and knowledge institutes. You will participate in multi-disciplinary teams for purchasing new equipment, contributing to process requirements, specifications, and acceptance protocols. Proactive communication with stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and colleagues, is essential, and you will perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Must haves (mention all of these in your motivation):

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in the exact sciences.

• Experience in process engineering and development.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding engineering specifications.

• Strong understanding of Quality Control (QC) and Six Sigma methodologies, including Control Charts, Run Charts, Pareto Charts, Histograms, Scatter Plots, Gantt Charts, Fishbone Analysis, and Process Capability.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, both technical and interpersonal.

• Knowledge of fundamental engineering tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Pragmatic, creative, and flexible attitude with a result-driven, can-do mentality.

• Adherence to all relevant standard operating procedures as per company policy.

• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities to achieve set targets.

• Compliance with the company's safety and quality policies.

• Excellent communication skills, with a professional level of written and verbal communication in English.

If you possess these skills and experience and are driven by a proactive and innovative mindset, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Got Questions get in touch with me at ritika.agarwala@yacht.nl!