Lab and Facility Operations Engineer – MEMS

About the role

Applied Materials is expanding its Delft facility and seeks an experienced Lab and Facility Operations Engineer to own day‑to‑day laboratory and cleanroom operations for a new high‑tech MEMS lab.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure smooth, predictable operation of the lab and cleanroom, maintaining organization, tooling, consumables and readiness.
• Support installation, setup and commissioning of lab equipment and troubleshoot issues to maintain uptime.
• Perform hands‑on lab work, experiments and engineering activities.
• Support facility infrastructure (vacuum, gas, exhaust, utilities) and coordinate upgrades with internal teams and suppliers.
• Track preventive maintenance and act as contact point for facility‑related issues.

Required profile

• 5+ years experience in a laboratory, cleanroom, pilot production or technical operations environment.
• Hands‑on technical background with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of operational topics.
• Technical education (MBO+, HBO or equivalent through experience).

Required skills

• Laboratory operations and cleanroom procedures.
• Equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting of lab systems and tools.
• Vacuum, gas and exhaust system knowledge.
• Preventive maintenance coordination.

What we offer

• Key role in building and operating a new MEMS laboratory and cleanroom facility.
• High level of ownership and autonomy.
• Practical engineering environment with direct impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package within Applied Materials.