Cleaning & Laboratory Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Cleaning & Laboratory Engineer

• Work mode: Fully on-site in Garching (day shift)

Description

You will be responsible for the complete cleaning process of COPVs in Garching—from preparation through practical execution to final technical cleanliness evaluation. The role includes laboratory analyses to detect possible contamination, assess measurement results, and ensure inspection methods meet relevant quality requirements. You will also collaborate across locations to standardize and scale cleaning processes while driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end cleaning process of COPVs: preparation, practical execution, and final assessment of technical cleanliness

• Collaborate with the cleaning team in Texas to define standardized, scalable processes and shared standards

• Perform required lab analyses, interpret measurement results, identify potential contamination, and ensure test methods comply with quality requirements

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

• Communicate quality requirements and process changes clearly across locations

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

• Support the qualification of cleaning procedures so achieved cleanliness remains valid for the next production step

• As responsibilities increase, provide technical leadership and develop the operator team

Requirements

• Completed technical or natural science education or equivalent degree (e.g., chemistry, process engineering, production engineering) with relevant practical experience in labs or manufacturing

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

• Independent, solution-oriented, and responsible working style; ability to identify problems and take ownership in a dynamic production environment

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

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

• Experience analyzing and improving production or laboratory processes

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

• Experience in professional leadership and development of a team

Benefits

• High ownership and room to shape your work, flat hierarchies, and fast decisions

• Development opportunities on technically demanding projects plus Tech Talks and team events

• Choice of Deutschlandticket, EGYM Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card

• Freshly cooked shared lunches