On-site Cleanroom Operator — Semiconductor Manufacturing

Xiver; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

XIVER, based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, is seeking an Operator Cleanroom to support semiconductor and microsystems production in a controlled environment. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on wafer handling, equipment operation, and data recording.

You will work with engineering and quality teams to report deviations, perform routine steps, and help improve yield and product quality, while adhering to safety and contamination control standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working in cleanroom or highly controlled production environments, with strong awareness of safety, contamination control, and hygiene protocols.
• Ability to operate and monitor manufacturing or laboratory equipment, follow standard operating procedures, and perform basic troubleshooting under guidance.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity for handling small components, and capability to perform repetitive tasks with consistent quality.
• Solid documentation and data recording skills, including following work instructions, logging process parameters, and communicating deviations clearly.
• Team-oriented mindset with good interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and quality colleagues.
• Willingness to work in shift patterns is required, and to stand or move for extended periods in a cleanroom suit and personal protective equipment.
• Basic technical or vocational education in electronics, mechatronics, physics, or a related field is preferred; prior experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English for reading instructions and documenting work; familiarity with Dutch is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle wafers and components.
• Operate and monitor production equipment.
• Perform routine process steps.
• Document process data and results accurately.
• Report deviations and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain high standards of yield, reliability and product quality.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and contribute to workflow improvements.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Equipment operation

Documentation & data logging

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Shift work willingness

English proficiency

Education

Basic technical/vocational education in electronics/mechatronics/physics

Job description

XIVER, based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, is seeking an Operator Cleanroom to support semiconductor and microsystems production in a controlled environment. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on wafer handling, equipment operation, and data recording.

You will work with engineering and quality teams to report deviations, perform routine steps, and help improve yield and product quality, while adhering to safety and contamination control standards.