Technical service and calibration for precision instrumentation
Join Alicat Scientific and help ensure customers around the world receive fast, accurate, and reliable service support for high-precision flow and pressure instruments used across advanced industrial and scientific applications.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a reliable and technically minded professional who enjoys solving practical problems, working independently, and taking ownership of their work.
About Alicat Scientific
Alicat Scientific is a global leader in precision flow and pressure instrumentation. We design and manufacture fast, accurate, and reliable instruments that support engineers and scientists solving complex technical challenges worldwide.
Our culture is collaborative, practical, and focused on ownership, initiative, and continuous improvement.
The Role
As an Assembly & Service Technician, you will support the calibration, repair, troubleshooting, and servicing of precision flow and pressure instruments. You will work closely with both the European and US service teams while developing the technical knowledge needed to independently diagnose and resolve issues.
This role combines hands-on technical work with analytical thinking and continuous learning. While onboarding and technical training will be provided, success in this role depends heavily on initiative, technical curiosity, sound judgment, and problem-solving ability.
What You’ll Do
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform calibration, repair, and troubleshooting activities on precision instruments
- Diagnose technical issues and support root-cause investigations
- Assemble and configure instruments according to technical specifications
- Conduct final quality checks and ensure products meet required standards
- Accurately document service findings, calibration data, and repair actions in internal systems
- Support continuous improvement of service and operational processes
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
Additional Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming shipments and components
- Collaborate with local and international colleagues to resolve technical issues
- Participate in ongoing technical training and product learning
What Success Looks Like
Within 3–6 months, you will:
- Independently calibrate and service products to specification
- Troubleshoot common technical issues with minimal supervision
- Deliver consistent, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
- Reliably support service and operational activities
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams
What We’re Looking For
- Technical education at MBO-4 level (Mechatronics, Electronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or similar) or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
- Strong technical curiosity and hands-on problem-solving ability
- Ability to troubleshoot issues methodically and think critically
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable working independently while taking ownership of tasks
- Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
- Comfortable working with tools, electronics, small components, and precision equipment
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new products and procedures
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Basic computer skills (ERP experience is a plus)
- Working proficiency in English (Dutch is a plus)
- Legal right to live and work in the Netherlands
Prior service experience is beneficial, but we are especially interested in candidates with strong technical aptitude, initiative, reliability, and the ability to think critically and work independently.
What We Offer
- Salary: €4,000 – €4,800 gross per month based on experience and technical capability
- Pension plan and performance-based bonus
- 25 vacation days per year
- Stable, full-time role in a growing European operation
- Structured onboarding and technical training
- Exposure to international collaboration
- Clear development opportunities within service and technical operations
- Collaborative environment with visible impact
Why Join Alicat?
- Work with advanced high-precision instruments used across leading scientific and industrial applications
- Develop technical troubleshooting, calibration, and repair expertise
- Gain exposure to diagnostics, service operations, and international collaboration
- Be part of a smaller international team where your contribution is visible and valued
- Join a company that values ownership, initiative, and continuous improvement
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn with your CV.
Optional: Include a short motivation explaining why Alicat stands out to you and what interests you about the role.
For questions, contact:
Eduardo Quimi
Operations Manager – Europe
+31 (0) 26 203 1651
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €4.000,00 - €4.800,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- 6921 Duiven: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you enjoy troubleshooting technical problems, thinking critically, and independently finding practical solutions rather than simply following instructions?
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Work Location: In person
