Cleanliness & Contamination Control Engineer

Settels Savenije Group of Companies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ISO 5–8 cleanrooms

State-of-the-art equipment

International OEM collaboration

Personal development priority

Job summary

Settels Savenije Group of Companies seeks a Cleanliness & Contamination Control Engineer to strengthen our R&D and production teams in Eindhoven. You will define, implement and maintain cleanliness standards across our cleanroom environments and semiconductor assembly processes.

You will develop contamination control strategies, perform RGA measurements, document cleaning procedures, establish gowning protocols, qualify incoming components, and support audits with international OEM clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years cleanroom/contamination control experience.
• Experience with RGA instrumentation and mass spectra interpretation.
• Knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom standards and contamination methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop contamination control strategies for cleanroom operations (particulates, AMC, metals, ESD, residues).
• Perform residual gas analysis to qualify cleanliness of vacuum components and assemblies.
• Define and document cleaning procedures for semiconductor components (solvent, ultrasonic, plasma, vacuum baking).
• Establish gowning protocols and cleanroom training in line with ISO 14644.
• Conduct cleanliness qualification of incoming components (particle measurement, outgassing).
• Collaborate with procurement, production engineering and QA to embed cleanliness in supplier specs.
• Monitor cleanroom parameters and drive corrective actions on excursions.
• Support internal and external audits related to cleanliness and contamination control.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

Contamination control

Documentation skills

Training operators

Education

BSc/MSc in related field

Tools

RGA instrumentation

Job description

Role

We are seeking a Cleanliness & Contamination Control Engineer to strengthen our Research & Development and production teams. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and maintaining cleanliness standards, contamination control strategies across our cleanroom environments and semiconductor assembly processes. You will ensure that our systems, modules and components meet the stringent cleanliness requirements of the semiconductor industry from incoming goods inspection through final assembly and testing.

Settels Savenije operates ISO Class 5–8 cleanrooms for the assembly, testing and qualification of complex semiconductor systems. Your expertise in residual gas analysis, cleanroom procedures and contamination management will be critical to delivering products that meet the reliability and performance expectations of our international OEM clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contamination control strategies for cleanroom operations, covering particulates, airborne molecular contamination (AMC), metal ions, electrostatic discharge (ESD) and chemical residues
• Perform and interpret residual gas analysis (RGA) measurements to qualify the cleanliness of vacuum components, assemblies and packaging materials, including screening for volatile organic species and moisture content
• Define and document cleaning procedures for semiconductor-grade components including solvent cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, plasma cleaning, and vacuum baking protocols
• Establish gowning protocols, cleanroom behaviour training and behavioural compliance audits in line with ISO 14644 standards
• Conduct cleanliness qualification of incoming components and materials including particle measurement (DPC/CPC), outgassing analysis and surface contamination inspection
• Collaborate with procurement, production engineering and quality assurance to embed cleanliness requirements into supplier specifications and incoming inspection workflows
• Monitor cleanroom environmental parameters (particle counts, temperature, humidity, differential pressure, AMC levels) and drive corrective actions upon excursions
• Support internal and external audits related to cleanliness and contamination control

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cleanroom operations, contamination control or vacuum cleanliness for semiconductor or high-tech equipment
• Hands-on experience with residual gas analysis (RGA) instrumentation and interpretation of mass spectra
• Working knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom classification standards and contamination control methodologies
• Familiarity with cleanroom cleaning procedures, gowning protocols and particle measurement techniques
• Understanding of semiconductor contamination sources (particulates, AMC, metallic contamination, ESD) and their impact on device yield and system reliability
• Strong documentation skills and experience with cleanliness qualification standards (e.g. ASML GSA 07 2221 or equivalent)
• Structured, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to train and coach operators and technicians

What we offer

• A key role in maintaining the cleanliness standards that underpin our semiconductor systems
• Access to ISO 5–8 cleanrooms and state-of-the art measurement equipment (RGA, particle counters, microscopy)
• Competitive salary in the range of € 6.000 – € 8.000, depending on experience
• A collaborative environment where personal development is a priority
• Collaboration with international OEM clients at the forefront of semiconductor technology