Cleaning & Laboratory Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Cleaning & Laboratory Engineer

• Location: Garching (on-site)

Description

Own the end-to-end cleaning process for COPVs at the Garching site, from preparation and execution to final technical cleanliness evaluation. Perform laboratory analyses, interpret results, detect contamination risks, and ensure testing methods meet quality requirements. Collaborate with the Texas cleaning team to develop standardized, scalable cleaning workflows and provide technical leadership for the operator team.

Responsibilities

• Manage COPV cleaning from preparation and execution through final technical cleanliness assessment

• Work with the Texas cleaning team to develop a standardized, scalable cleaning process

• Conduct required laboratory analyses, evaluate measurement results, and identify potential contamination

• Ensure test procedures align with relevant quality requirements

• Investigate process deviations, identify weak points, and implement improvements independently

• Exchange learnings with the Texas team to establish shared standards and clear communication of quality requirements and process changes

• Identify risks to technical cleanliness during cleaning, storage, and transport; define protective measures

• Support qualification of cleaning procedures to maintain cleanliness into the next production step

• As responsibility grows, provide technical leadership and development for the operator team

Requirements

• Completed technical or natural science education or degree (e.g., Chemistry, Process Engineering, Production Engineering) with relevant practical lab or production experience

• Knowledge of quality requirements, documentation obligations, and industry best practices; strong focus on process quality and error prevention

• Independent, solution-oriented, responsible working style and comfort in a dynamic production environment

• Fluent German and English; strong communication and teamwork skills; willingness to work fully on-site in Garching during the day shift

• Experience with lab analytics for technical cleanliness, especially Non-Volatile Residue (NVR) and comparable testing methods

• Experience analyzing and improving production or lab processes

• Knowledge of cleanroom technology and contamination control, e.g., ISO 14644, material compatibility, precision cleaning

• Experience in technical leadership and development of a team