Facility Management Team Lead - Cleanroom & Lab Ops

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a MAITE Facility Management Team Lead in Espoo to oversee operational readiness, safety, and performance of all MAITE production and lab environments. You will lead cleanroom-related controls, ESD, infrastructure maintenance, and partner with engineering, production, and logistics to ensure high-quality satellite manufacturing operations.

The role demands a hands-on, proactive leader with a strong background in facilities management, environmental monitoring, and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility, lab, or operations management within a technical or high-reliability environment (aerospace, electronics, or defense).
• Strong understanding of ESD control, cleanroom standards, environmental monitoring systems, and preventive maintenance planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, service providers, and technical infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on, proactive, and structured work approach with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities; able to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, maintaining composure and structure under pressure.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance frameworks applicable to controlled environments (ISO 14644, ECSS, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Facility Management team, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all MAITE technical facilities and laboratories.
• Oversee and maintain environmental controls in production and test areas — including temperature, humidity, and particulate monitoring.
• Coordinate cleanroom readiness and compliance, ensuring proper usage, maintenance, and environmental control within defined standards (without owning cleanroom operations themselves).
• Manage preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, and infrastructure servicing to maintain continuous facility readiness.
• Plan and implement facility improvement projects and layout modifications in collaboration with AIT Engineering, Production, and Operational Excellence.
• Ensure all controlled environments comply with ESD, safety, and facility certification requirements, and lead regular audits and follow-ups.
• Collaborate closely with Stock Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain to ensure facility and storage areas support material flow and operational efficiency.
• Monitor facility performance indicators such as environmental stability, maintenance response times, and safety metrics, and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Manage service providers and external contractors to ensure effective and timely support aligned with ICEYE quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate and maintain training and certification programs related to facility safety, cleanroom entry, and ESD awareness for all relevant staff.
• Act as the primary point of contact for facility incidents or emergencies, ensuring effective response and minimal operational disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Facility management

ESD control

Environmental monitoring

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

ICEYE is seeking a MAITE Facility Management Team Lead in Espoo to oversee operational readiness, safety, and performance of all MAITE production and lab environments. You will lead cleanroom-related controls, ESD, infrastructure maintenance, and partner with engineering, production, and logistics to ensure high-quality satellite manufacturing operations.

The role demands a hands-on, proactive leader with a strong background in facilities management, environmental monitoring, and compliance