Within the framework of the European Chips Strategy, the MESA+ NanoLab at the University of Twente is involved in the creation of PIXEurope, starting the development of a European pilot line for photonic chips that aims to offer cutting-edge technological platforms, transforming and transferring innovative and disruptive integrated photonics processes and technologies to accelerate their industrial adoption. MESA+ Nanolab is investing in cleanroom infrastructure and personnel and further strengthen its activities in, amongst others, integrated photonics and quantum technology. We are seeking for a facility and equipment engineer with knowledge of cleanroom equipment and processes who will support the technical facility management of the NanoLab and also can support maintenance of equipment.
Essential Job Duties
- Planning and coordinating regular building maintenance with coordination of subcontractors
- Supervising (external) maintenance parties
- General tasks for the NanoLab like receiving guests, support of cleanroom users and starting up/shutting down the cleanroom.
- Troubleshooting with a systematic approach to problems.
- Project coordination and engineering for replacement and improvement proposals of building installations
- Project coordination and engineering for installation of new process equipment in the NanoLab
- Energy and environmental improvements to building installations and process equipment
- (Building up) thorough understanding and first-line maintenance capabilities of designated equipment and corresponding processes.
- Support of related documentation and reports (NIS).
- Training and education of new users on designated equipment.
- Facility management is primarily directed towards the MESA+ NanoLab but may also be partly oriented to the High Tech Factory.
Information and application
Please submit your letter of motivation and an up-to-date CV before 13-10-2025.
In accordance with international law and regulations, only applicants holding the nationality of a member state of the EU/EEA or Switzerland could be employed in this support function.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Ing. Rob Legtenberg, Director MESA+ Nanolab, via rob.legtenberg@utwente.nl, or T. +31 534892715.
Screening is part of the selection procedure.
About the department
MESA+ NanoLab
MESA+ is a leading Research Institute for nanotechnology at the University of Twente with focus on key enabling technologies (KETs) - photonics, fluidics, hard materials, soft materials and devices, combined with responsible research & innovation - and the convergence of these to realize disruptive innovations in the areas of most societal challenges. Our main contributions are on the Health, ICT and Sustainability areas. Research and Analysis on the nanometer scale require laboratories with extreme specifications. The MESA+ NanoLab building is constructed to meet such high standards. Any adverse influencing effects from the environment, such as vibration and electromagnetic disturbances, are virtually non-existent. The environmental conditions inside the building, such as temperature, humidity and the influence of light are extremely stable. Located in the eastern part of The Netherlands, the University of Twente is embedded in a lovely and inspirational green environment. It represents an extremely rich ecosystem that has resulted in numerous successful internationally renowned spin-off companies, many of these start-ups originating from The MESA+ Research Institute.
About the organisation
The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) uses mathematics, electronics and computer technology to contribute to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With ICT present in almost every device and product we use nowadays, we embrace our role as contributors to a broad range of societal activities and as pioneers of tomorrow's digital society. As part of a tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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