Lab and Facility Operations Engineer – MEMS - DELFT

Applied Materials Europe; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is expanding its Delft facility and is looking for an experienced Lab Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day laboratory operations. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring the lab runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently, with hands-on lab work and support to engineering activities.

You will work to keep the lab and cleanroom ready, support facility coordination, and ensure uptime of critical systems. Collaboration with engineers, scientists, and facilities teams is essential.

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.

Skills

Lab operations

Troubleshooting

Equipment support

Independent work

Education

Technical education (MBO+/HBO)

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.

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

What We Offer

Salary: €64.000,00 - €88.000,00

Location: Nijmegen,NLD

Lab Engineer (Cleanroom) - Delft

Location: Delft, Netherlands

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

Applied Materials is expanding its Delft facility and is looking for an experienced Lab Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day laboratory operations.

This is a hands-on role for a technical professional who thrives in a lab and cleanroom environment. Your primary focus is to ensure the lab runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. The role also includes hands-on lab work and support to engineering activities, in addition to some facility-related responsibilities to keep the overall infrastructure reliable.

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

Lab and Cleanroom

• 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

Interested?

We are looking for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps the lab running, solves technical problems, and helps engineers succeed in a fast-moving high-tech environment.

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.