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Interim Recruiter Nearfield Instruments People & HR Posted on Jul 24, 2026 Job description Looking for your next high-impact interim challenge in deeptech recruitment? This is it. 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 enable 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. 450 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system. What will you be doing? As interim recruiter you will join Nearfield's HR/Recruitment team and will be responsible for the end-to-end candidate experience to attract skilled (technical) staff for our organization. We are continuously recruiting experienced candidates in a large variety of engineering- and physics disciplines, to support the R&D, development, and production activities of our semiconductor metrology systems. You are a firm sparring partner for our (hiring) managers and lead and facilitate a smooth recruitment process for each position that will be issued. Specific tasks and responsibilities include: • End-to-end recruitment activities for all departments within Nearfield • Advising hiring managers on recruitment strategies and best practices • Development and active management of candidate pools and networks • Continuously improve and renew our sourcing strategies, channels, and activities Job requirements What do we require from you? Scale-ups can provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but can also be a hectic environment at times. You must fit in such a climate and don't mind to go the extra mile on a regular basis and feel comfortable with some uncertainty. Furthermore, you need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below. Must-haves: • Minimum 5 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment for complex technical profiles • High-tech experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry • Proven experience within a start-up/scale-up environment • Self-starter with a pro-active, problem-solving and hands-on attitude • Strong stakeholder management skills • Genuine interest in tech and willingness to dig into the semiconductor industry • Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken • Available for minimum 32 hours per week We offer you: • High-impact assignment where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge • Interim assignment for 3 months with option for extension • Start date: As soon as possible • Rate: to be discussed