The Clean Room Manager will report to the coordinator of FIRST and support the research mission of the FIRST management team with its exchange with the office of the Vice President Research at ETH Zurich.

Besides the management tasks, the role also includes operational duties for and within the clean room. Experience in the maintenance at the clean room infrastructure level is required. Hands-on skills in the use and maintenance of specific equipments such as deposition, growth or lithography tools is an asset.

Clean Room Operations Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clean room facilities, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Coordinate with users on facility upgrades, equipment installations, and repairs.
• Assume responsibility of the infrastructure and assist in operations of some important tools
• Coordinate and exchange with other core facilities at ETH Zurich
• Assume responsibility of the planning of a future relocation of the clean room into a new building on the ETH Hönggerberg campus

Team Leadership:

• Supervise training of clean room technicians, scientific staff and users.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures within the clean room environment.
• Supervise documentation related to clean room operations, including safety manuals, and audit reports.

Budget and Inventory Management:

• Manage the budget for clean room operations, including supplies, equipment, and staffing costs.
• Investments planning of equipment and procurement

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in a clean room or related environment.
• Proven track record of managing teams and coordinating with cross-functional departments.
• Experience in specific scientific fields such as photonics, nanotechnology, or electronics is an asset.
• Specific skills on using and maintaining key tools such as growth machines (MBE, MOCVD, ...) or lithography machines (DWL, E-beam), or processing tools are an asset.
• PhD degree in a related discipline is required.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of clean room standards, vacuum systems, and filtration technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• English and German speaking skills required
• Team player
• Ability to work in a clean room environment with strict adherence to gowning and cleanliness protocols.