Space Optics Cleanroom Operations Lead

cosine Research BV; Sassenheim; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working options

Company bicycle and fitness plan

Personal development budget

Initial 1-year contract

Job summary

cosine Research BV in the Netherlands is seeking a Cleanroom Coordinator to be the central contact and hands-on lead for all cleanroom activities, collaborating with scientist-engineers, technicians, and contractors to maintain a safe, contamination-controlled environment.

You will support daily operations, ensure compliance with procedures, and drive continuous improvement, enabling teams to deliver high-precision space hardware for ESA missions.

Qualifications

• Experience as an engineer or technician in cleanroom environments, ideally in the semiconductor or space industry.
• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in a technical field.
• Solid knowledge of contamination control and cleanroom standards.
• Experience coordinating with external contractors in a constructive manner.
• Strong communication skills with ability to align diverse teams.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Structured and proactive, combining coordination with hands-on involvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support daily cleanroom operations across teams and activities.
• Ensure staff and contractors comply with cleanroom entry procedures and working standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all cleanroom users (internal and external).
• Safeguard compliance with project requirements, internal procedures, and contamination control standards.
• Monitor workflows, workload balance and execution quality to maintain consistency.
• Support and coach lab technicians in day-to-day work.
• Drive continuous improvement in cleanroom organization, usage and coordination.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Engineering/technical background

Contamination control

Contractor coordination

Strong communication

English and Dutch fluency

Hands-on coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) in a technical field

Job description

cosine Research BV in the Netherlands is seeking a Cleanroom Coordinator to be the central contact and hands-on lead for all cleanroom activities, collaborating with scientist-engineers, technicians, and contractors to maintain a safe, contamination-controlled environment.

You will support daily operations, ensure compliance with procedures, and drive continuous improvement, enabling teams to deliver high-precision space hardware for ESA missions.