Cleanroom Operations Coordinator — Startup Equity & Growth

Syenta; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity opportunities

12% superannuation contributions

Flexible leave policies

Job summary

Syenta in Australia is seeking a hands-on Cleanroom Operations Coordinator to oversee day-to-day activities, safety, and process control in our new semiconductor cleanroom. You’ll be the first operational contact for internal and external users, guiding resources, and driving Safe Ways of Working and contamination control.

This role is broad and practical, requiring building and refining cleanroom procedures as the facility grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience as an engineer or technician in cleanroom environments.
• Knowledge of contamination control, ISO 14644, gowning, and SEMI standards.
• Ability to build processes from scratch and coordinate across teams.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to enforce procedures.
• Experience working with external contractors.
• Excellent communication across diverse teams.
• Professional-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily cleanroom activities and be the first contact for internal and external cleanroom users.
• Manage shared tools, track equipment performance and downtime.
• Maintain logs of issues, actions and risks with named owners and timely follow-up.
• Deliver cleanroom inductions and manage access permissions.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and ISO 14644 standards.
• Lead contamination-control initiatives and emergency preparedness.
• Oversee on-site contractors and coordinate maintenance and servicing.
• Track consumables and coordinate reorders with procurement and warehouse.

Skills

Engineer/technician experience in a‑?

Strong communication

Professional English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Syenta in Australia is seeking a hands-on Cleanroom Operations Coordinator to oversee day-to-day activities, safety, and process control in our new semiconductor cleanroom. You’ll be the first operational contact for internal and external users, guiding resources, and driving Safe Ways of Working and contamination control.

This role is broad and practical, requiring building and refining cleanroom procedures as the facility grows.