Service Engineer Commissioning Automation

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI)
is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

With approximately 1,400 employees, three R&D centers and 31 sites worldwide, we provide valuable insights into the world's most advanced industry. We leverage a variety of technological fields, including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms, to develop hardware and software solutions that measure nearly every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into the atomic level, extracting unique insights using dimensional, materials and chemical metrology, providing our customers with crucial decision-making data, and addressing critical challenges by offering differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding, people-focused, and innovative culture means that every individual at Nova has the opportunity to make a significant impact and redefine the boundaries of what can be achieved through technology.

Sentronics Metrology GmbH (a Nova Company)
, recently acquired by Nova, is a leading metrology company specializing in high-precision measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Mannheim, Sentronics brings over 25 years of expertise in developing cutting-edge metrology systems.

The company's integration into Nova is already underway, and it is now an integral part of the Nova family, sharing the same values of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The combination of Nova's global reach and Sentronics' advanced technology and specialized knowledge creates a unique platform for growth and innovation. As part of Nova, Sentronics will fully benefit from the exciting opportunities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

As a
Service Engineer Commissioning Automation (m/f/d)
at Sentronics Metrology (a Nova Company) in Mannheim, you will play a key role in commissioning our high-precision metrology systems for the semiconductor industry - directly on-site at customer locations worldwide. You will install, configure, and test our systems, ensuring a smooth handover to the customer. In close collaboration with our development and applications teams, you serve as the technical interface to the customer and contribute significantly to the quality and innovative strength of our solutions.

We are looking for ambitious, creative minds who see the seemingly impossible as a challenge and are passionate about achieving breakthroughs in a global, multidisciplinary team.

Please submit your application in
English
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Role responsibilities:

• Commissioning our automated high-tech metrology systems worldwide – from installation and parameter configuration to finalizing customer acceptance at renowned client sites
• Preparing systems at our Mannheim site, including careful parameter setup and initial functional testing
• Finalizing system commissioning on-site, coordinating acceptance tests, and ensuring seamless integration into existing production environments
• Conducting technical trainings and onboarding sessions for customer teams
• Performing all tasks in line with clearly defined quality standards, especially under our ISO 9001 certification
• Documenting service activities in detail and providing constructive feedback to internal teams to support continuous product improvement
• Working in close collaboration with development, application, and service teams to bring innovative technologies to successful customer implementation

Requirements
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• Strong technical background, ideally supported by a Bachelor's or Master's degree or advanced qualification as a state-certified technician
• Solid expertise in mechanics, electrical engineering, automation technology, or information technology, with a strong ability to thrive in technically complex environments
• Hands-on experience in commissioning, technical service, or working with complex systems is a plus – not a requirement
• Confident and skilled in working with IT systems and modern diagnostic tools as part of everyday operations
• Highly structured, quality-driven mindset with excellent technical comprehension
• Strong communication skills with a clear, customer-focused approach and a professional presence in international contexts
• Excellent command of both German and English, combined with a high level of flexibility and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 20–40%)