Operator – Cleanroom

• Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands, High Tech Campus.

At XIVER, we are continuously looking for motivated Operators to strengthen our manufacturing team. Whether you already have experience as an Operator in a cleanroom or high-tech production environment, or you have a relevant technical background and the ambition to learn, we would like to hear from you!

The challenge

As an Operator at XIVER, you play an important role in our manufacturing process. You are responsible for operating production equipment, performing quality checks, monitoring process performance and ensuring that our products are manufactured according to the highest quality standards.

You’ll be working at the heart of semiconductor manufacturing. Together with other Operators, Technicians and Engineers, you help ensure that our production processes run safely and efficiently. Operating advanced production and measurement equipment and contributing to the manufacture of innovative products for international customers are your main tasks.

What makes this role unique is the environment: XIVER is an independent semiconductor company with a compact fab and an exceptional level of process diversity. Development and production go hand in hand, creating a dynamic environment where you work with advanced technologies. The variety of technologies and processes within our fab provides plenty of opportunities to broaden your skills and continue developing yourself.

Whether you bring years of experience or are eager to build your career in a high-tech manufacturing environment, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment
• Perform quality inspections and report deviations
• Handle wafers and materials carefully and accurately
• Register production data in the system
• Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cleanroom procedures
• Support troubleshooting activities together with experienced operators and engineers
• Contribute ideas for process and workflow improvements
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment

Collaboration

We work in a two-shift operation with a team of approximately 16 colleagues. Teamwork is essential, and you will work closely with fellow Operators, Process Engineers and Maintenance Engineers to achieve our production targets and maintain high quality standards.

Our culture is open, collaborative and hands-on. Colleagues help each other, share knowledge and work together to solve challenges. You’ll be surrounded by experienced professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to delivering the best possible results.

You profile

Must-have

• Minimum MBO level 4 education in Process Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
• High attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to work in a two-shift schedule
• A hands-on attitude, curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Nice to have

• Experience in a semiconductor, MEMS, photonics, or high-tech manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Familiarity with technical documentation and SOPs
• Affinity with technology and advanced manufacturing processes

What do we offer?

• You receive a competitive salary based on your work experience
• A full-time contract with XIVER
• A two‑week rotating shift schedule. Shifts range from early mornings starting at 06:00 to late shifts finishing at 23:00. You will receive a shift allowance.
• 27 vacation days with the option to buy 13 extra days
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km and a montly phone allowance.
• Office located at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven
• The opportunity to work with advanced semiconductor technologies in a growing and ambitious organisation

About XIVER

XIVER is a specialized high-tech semiconductor scale-up at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, where we work on innovative MEMS solutions for international high-tech markets. Since 2025, we have been independent, building on a long and strong history within Philips. From that foundation, we develop and produce high-quality MEMS chips: extremely small, smart components used in, among others, the consumer, automotive, medical and defense industries. We do this with a team of more than 100 highly educated specialists and an advanced cleanroom.

Our culture is characterized by an entrepreneurial, no-nonsense working environment in which collaboration, craftsmanship and responsibility are central to everything we do.

We are an ambitious scale-up and growing fast. This means you can grow with the success of the organization and make a direct impact. At XIVER, your contribution is of great value: here, you can truly make a difference and will be rewarded.

Interested?

Apply directly via the “” button. If you have any questions, you can contact our recruiter via [email protected] or by phone via 0628552906.

Why Join XIVER?

By joining XIVER, you become part of a highly skilled team, including top scientists and engineers dedicated to transforming the MEMS industry. At the heart of innovation, XIVER offers a collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial environment, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping of both the future of MEMS technology and the future of XIVER.