Lab and Facility Operations Engineer – MEMS

Applied Materials, Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Delft, Netherlands, is seeking a Lab Engineer (Cleanroom) to oversee daily lab and cleanroom operations, ensure readiness, and support equipment and facility systems. The role requires hands-on engineering experience and ownership mindset.

You will coordinate installations, troubleshoot lab tools, and collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and facility specialists. The position offers a competitive salary, full-time on-site work, and the chance to contribute to a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory, cleanroom, pilot production, or technical operations environment.
• Hands-on technical background with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting equipment, infrastructure, or facility systems.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of operational topics.
• Technical education (MBO+, HBO, or equivalent through experience).

Responsibilities

• Ensure day‑to‑day lab and cleanroom operations run smoothly and predictably.
• Maintain lab organization, tooling, consumables, and operational readiness.
• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain uptime of lab systems and tools.
• Perform and support hands‑on lab work, experiments, and engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, EHS, and cleanroom practices.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers on upgrades and modifications.
• Track and support preventive maintenance activities.
• Act as a contact point for facility‑related issues when needed.
• Interface with landlords, contractors, and service providers.

Skills

Lab experience

Cleanroom

Troubleshooting

Ownership

Education

Technical education

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: €64.000,00 - €88.000,00 Location: Nijmegen,NLD You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Lab Engineer (Cleanroom) – Delft

Location: Delft, Netherlands

Languages : Fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written

Your Role and Impact

You are responsible for the daily operation and organization of the lab and cleanroom environment, ensuring engineers can work efficiently in a stable, well‑prepared setup. You take ownership of lab readiness, equipment support, and operational flow, and actively participate in lab work where needed. In addition, you support facility coordination and infrastructure reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure day‑to‑day lab and cleanroom operations run smoothly and predictably
• Maintain lab organization, tooling, consumables, and operational readiness
• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of lab equipment
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain uptime of lab systems and tools
• Perform and support hands‑on lab work, experiments, and engineering activities
• Ensure compliance with safety, EHS, and cleanroom practices
• Facility support operation of facility infrastructure (vacuum, gas, exhaust, utilities)
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers on upgrades and modifications
• Track and support preventive maintenance activities
• Act as a contact point for facility‑related issues when needed
• Interface with landlords, contractors, and service providers

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory, cleanroom, pilot production, or technical operations environment
• Hands‑on technical background with strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting equipment, infrastructure, or facility systems
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of operational topics
• Technical education (MBO+, HBO, or equivalent through experience)

What We Offer

A key role in building and operating a new high‑tech MEMS laboratory and cleanroom facility High level of ownership and autonomy A practical engineering environment where you can make a direct impact Close collaboration with engineers, scientists, suppliers, and facility specialists Competitive salary and benefits package within Applied Materials

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Not Specified

Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.