Equipment Engineer Litho & Epitaxy

Would you like to contribute to realizing new materials with atomic precision for future generation photonic and quantum devices? Do you enjoy working in a cleanroom environment with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and young motivated people? Are you an experienced equipment engineer and ready for the next step in your career? Apply now, to explore the option to join our team as a Equipment Engineer Litho & Epitaxy!

Information
As an equipment engineer you will be supporting the operational integrity and reliability of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including several large tools used for epitaxial growth and the DUV lithography cluster. You will work closely together with other equipment and process engineers from NanoLab, as well as research group leads, PhD and Master students.

Key responsibilities include:

• installation, commissioning and modification of new tools, such as an MOCVD tool and a track.
• organizing and supporting the preventive/corrective maintenance on these tools.
• troubleshooting and problem rootcause analysis; improving uptime and reliability.
• maintaining contacts with the equipment suppliers and stakeholders.
• ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• acting as a sparring partner for the team and management.

About Nanolab@TU/e

NanoLab@TU/e runs an open semiconductor manufacturing facility, offering cleanroom access to a wide variety of internal and external customers. It hosts 80+ tools for deposition, etching, lithography and metrology applications. Nanolab@TU/e will have doubled its number of visitors by 2030. By the end of 2028, NanoLab@TU/e is scheduled to move into a new cleanroom, growing from 800 m2 to 1200 m2 of cleanroom floor space. In the position of Equipment Engineer you will become part of the NanoLab@TUe team, currently counting 15 people, realizing this growth ambition together.

• Technical Diploma (MBO+, HBO) or Engineering Degree in relevant technical field.
• Experience with large semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with cleanroom operations and vacuum systems.
• Experience with handling of toxic gasses or willingness to get the relevant certification.
• Passion for working with high tech equipment in a fast-changing environment.
• Proficiency in English; Dutch is a bonus.
• Hands-on team player with effective communication skills and pro-active attitude.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 3,382 to maximum € 5,057 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 8 or 9 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate, for you and, if applicable, your partner.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Wilbert Rooijakkers, Managing Director Nanolab@TU/e, w.j.m.rooijakkers@tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Marloes Thoolen, HR Advisor, m.thoolen@tue.nl.

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