Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Semiconductor Equipment Engineer. Location: Delft, Netherlands

Job Type: Full-time, on-site (hybrid flexibility possible)

Responsibilities:

• Lead installation of advanced equipment including lithography, etching, deposition, and vacuum systems with OEM partners
• Manage FAT/SAT processes and equipment qualification through IQ/OQ to ensure production readiness
• Define and optimize preventive maintenance schedules, spare parts planning, and technical documentation
• Perform corrective maintenance, including root-cause analysis and permanent fixes to minimize downtime
• Support commissioning of a state-of-the-art cleanroom and nanofabrication facility;
• Collaborate closely with Process Engineering to align equipment capability with production requirements
• Translate process needs into technical equipment specifications with R&D, Procurement, and Engineering teams
• Manage facility interfaces such as gas, vacuum, cryogenic, electrical, cooling, and exhaust systems

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, or debugging of advanced equipment
• Experience working in semiconductor cleanroom or high-tech manufacturing environments
• Strong background in high-vacuum systems or nanofabrication tools;
• Familiarity with cryogenic or dilution refrigerator systems is a strong advantage
• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and coordination skills;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced startup environment
• High ownership mindset with minimal supervision required

Preferred:

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication tools and cleanroom operations
• Exposure to quantum hardware infrastructure or cryogenic quantum systems;
• Experience in cross-functional engineering coordination (process, R&D, facilities)
• Strong troubleshooting experience with complex multi-system equipment

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary with 8% annual holiday bonus
• Strong pension plan with company contribution
• Flexible hybrid working and outcome-focused culture
• Relocation support including visa assistance and housing support
• Personal learning and development budget;
• Wellness and well-being initiatives
• Team events, offsites, and collaborative culture
• Financial planning and compensation optimization support

Other Information:

• Focus on scaling quantum processor manufacturing using VIO™ technology
• Strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and open hiring culture
• Pre-employment screening may be required