Cleaning & Contamination Control Expert (all genders)

IMS Nanofabrication; Brunn am Gebirge; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company doctor

Psychologist

Shuttle bus

Free parking

Bike leasing

Team events

Employee discounts

Job summary

IMS Nanofabrication in Austria is seeking a Cleaning & Contamination Control Expert to establish and continuously improve a robust cleaning and contamination control system in our cleanroom. You will lead standards and cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing excellence.

You will develop, define and standardize cleaning processes, ensure reproducible cleanliness classes, monitor particle sources and implement preventive strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences (e.g., Materials Science, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Several years of experience in a cleanroom environment, ideally ISO 5 or higher
• Strong understanding of particle generation mechanisms, contamination pathways and cleanliness analytics
• Proven expertise in cleaning precision components
• Deep knowledge of appropriate cleaning chemicals and process technologies
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Confident in international communication and audit environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

• Develop, define and standardize cleaning processes for meeting the required cleanliness class
• Ensure reproducible achievement of specified cleanliness classes through validated procedures
• Establish scalable and audit-ready cleaning standards
• Drive continuous optimization of processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and sustainability
• Conduct in-depth analysis of particle sources within the cleanroom environment
• Develop and implement preventive strategies to mitigate particulate contamination during assembly
• Establish systematic monitoring, escalation and improvement mechanisms
• Promote cleanroom discipline and contamination awareness across the organization

Skills

Cleanroom experience

German language

English language

Contamination control

Education

Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences

Job description

At IMS Nanofabrication, we shape the future — one nanometer at a time. Headquartered in Austria, with subsidiaries in Vienna, Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, we are a global leader in semiconductor technology. Our cutting-edge mask writers power the world's most advanced chip manufacturing, making high-performance smartphones, PCs, and data centers possible. By pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication, we enable innovation at the smallest scale — driving progress on a global level.

Job Description

As Cleaning & Contamination Control Expert, you will take ownership of establishing, leading and continuously improving a robust cleaning and contamination control system within our cleanroom environment. In this key role, you will ensure the consistent achievement of required cleanliness standards for metallic precision components and assemblies, driving product quality, process stability and manufacturing excellence. Acting as the central technical authority, you will shape cleaning standards, contamination prevention strategies and cross-functional collaboration to support sustainable growth and operational success.

• Develop, define and standardize cleaning processes for meeting the required cleanliness class
• Ensure reproducible achievement of specified cleanliness classes through validated procedures
• Establish scalable and audit-ready cleaning standards
• Drive continuous optimization of processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and sustainability
• Conduct in-depth analysis of particle sources within the cleanroom environment
• Develop and implement preventive strategies to mitigate particulate contamination during assembly
• Establish systematic monitoring, escalation and improvement mechanisms
• Promote cleanroom discipline and contamination awareness across the organization

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences (e.g., Materials Science, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent technical qualification
• Several years of experience in a cleanroom environment, ideally ISO 5 or higher
• Strong understanding of particle generation mechanisms, contamination pathways and cleanliness analytics
• Proven expertise in cleaning precision components
• Deep knowledge of appropriate cleaning chemicals and process technologies
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Confident in international communication and audit environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics clearly and effectively

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in defining and validating cleaning processes
• Familiarity with cleanliness classification standards, testing methodologies and quality documentation
• Experience in regulated, high-precision manufacturing environments

Additional Information

What you can look forward to:

• Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environment
• Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the future
• Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
• Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve more
• Catering: Subsidized canteen, fresh fruit and drinks right in the office
• Mobility: Shuttle bus for a comfortable journey, free parking spaces, e-charging stations for cars and motorcycles, bicycle parking spaces with e-bike charging station
• Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable price
• Events & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes together
• Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discounts

With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 90.000 € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either. This way we can concentrate on the essentials: your qualifications and experience!