Cleanliness & Contamination Control Engineer
€6,000 - €8,000 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
Role
We are seeking a Cleanliness & Contamination Control Engineer to strengthen our Research & Development and production teams. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and maintaining cleanliness standards, contamination control strategies across our cleanroom environments and semiconductor assembly processes. You will ensure that our systems, modules and components meet the stringent cleanliness requirements of the semiconductor industry from incoming goods inspection through final assembly and testing.
Settels Savenije operates ISO Class 5–8 cleanrooms for the assembly, testing and qualification of complex semiconductor systems. Your expertise in residual gas analysis, cleanroom procedures and contamination management will be critical to delivering products that meet the reliability and performance expectations of our international OEM clients.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain contamination control strategies for cleanroom operations, covering particulates, airborne molecular contamination (AMC), metal ions, electrostatic discharge (ESD) and chemical residues
Perform and interpret residual gas analysis (RGA) measurements to qualify the cleanliness of vacuum components, assemblies and packaging materials, including screening for volatile organic species and moisture content
Define and document cleaning procedures for semiconductor-grade components including solvent cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, plasma cleaning, and vacuum baking protocols
Establish gowning protocols, cleanroom behaviour training and behavioural compliance audits in line with ISO 14644 standards
Conduct cleanliness qualification of incoming components and materials including particle measurement (DPC/CPC), outgassing analysis and surface contamination inspection
Collaborate with procurement, production engineering and quality assurance to embed cleanliness requirements into supplier specifications and incoming inspection workflows
Monitor cleanroom environmental parameters (particle counts, temperature, humidity, differential pressure, AMC levels) and drive corrective actions upon excursions
Support internal and external audits related to cleanliness and contamination control
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in cleanroom operations, contamination control or vacuum cleanliness for semiconductor or high-tech equipment
Hands-on experience with residual gas analysis (RGA) instrumentation and interpretation of mass spectra
Working knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom classification standards and contamination control methodologies
Familiarity with cleanroom cleaning procedures, gowning protocols and particle measurement techniques
Understanding of semiconductor contamination sources (particulates, AMC, metallic contamination, ESD) and their impact on device yield and system reliability
Strong documentation skills and experience with cleanliness qualification standards (e.g. ASML GSA 07 2221 or equivalent)
Structured, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to train and coach operators and technicians
What we offer
A key role in maintaining the cleanliness standards that underpin our semiconductor systems
Access to ISO 5–8 cleanrooms and state-of-the-art measurement equipment (RGA, particle counters, microscopy)
Competitive salary in the range of € 6.000 – € 8.000, depending on experience
A collaborative environment where personal development is a priority
Collaboration with international OEM clients at the forefront of semiconductor technology
How to apply
Please send your application, including a cover letter and CV, via our jobs page. For questions, contact us at +31 (0) 40 8512 000
Core Responsibilities
The engineer will define and maintain contamination control strategies and cleanliness standards for semiconductor cleanroom environments. They will also perform residual gas analysis and conduct cleanliness qualifications for incoming components and materials.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in cleanroom operations or contamination control within the semiconductor industry is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Collaborative environment
- Personal development opportunities
About settels savenije group of companies
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
Located at the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, Settels Savenije Group of Companies invents, designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests high-tech modules, parts, and tools in ultra-clean environments. With a team of over 165 professionals, we provide complete solutions from concept to finished product through an integrated approach that ensures optimal collaboration and quality. We proudly serve an international customer base in Semicon, Analytics, Industry, and Research. Development, Concept Design & Engineering From the start of a project, we bring together all in-house expertise, covering concept and system design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing in dedicated teams. Beginning with a solid system architecture, we design, verify, and validate every step of the process, including complex physics modeling, prototyping, and proof-of-concept demonstration. This combination of skills and capabilities enables us to provide practical solutions to the complex technical challenges our customers face. Supply Chain, System Assembly & Test Our development and engineering activities are closely integrated with manufacturing, testing, and assembly. We manufacture proof-of-principle equipment and prototypes and we ensure the reliable, continuous supply of machines and modules. With a well-established supplier base for complex large parts, vacuum vessels and components, optics, and mechatronics, we guarantee high-quality production. Our assembly area includes 800 m² of ISO-6 cleanrooms and RGA systems for products up to 2x2x1 meters. In-house Precision Manufacturing The Precision Parts department specializes in the manufacturing of complex, high-accuracy mechanical parts and modules used in critical functions of high-tech equipment. Our core competence lies in high-precision machining, supported by fully automated machinery that ensures process-controlled and cost-efficient production. When precision manufacturing becomes challenging, we outperform.