Junior Laboratory Maintenance Engineer

About the job 
We are looking for a Junior Laboratory Maintenance Engineer to support our client's advanced physics and semiconductor laboratory and cleanroom in Kongens Lyngby, just north of Copenhagen.

The laboratory is among the most advanced in Europe, offering a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art semiconductor and nanofabrication equipment in a dynamic environment alongside scientists, researchers, and engineers who are pushing the boundaries of technology.

As a Junior Laboratory Maintenance Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of laboratory and cleanroom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities on laboratory and semiconductor process equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and performing calibration activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Coordinate and facilitate service activities with external vendors and suppliers.
• Participate in laboratory and facility improvement projects.
• Provide technical support for micro- and nanofabrication equipment.
• Contribute to improving equipment uptime, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support researchers and laboratory users with technical issues and equipment operation.
• Help document maintenance activities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the laboratory organization.

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Previous industry experience is not required. However, candidates must have demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, installing, or supporting technical or scientific equipment through university laboratory work, thesis projects, internships, student jobs, engineering projects, or similar activities.

Particularly relevant experience includes:

• Maintenance, servicing, repair, installation, commissioning, or qualification of advanced technical or scientific equipment.
• Experience working with semiconductor fabrication equipment used for thin film deposition, lithography, etching, metrology, or Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), preferably with responsibilities related to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, or support.
• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, vacuum, or instrumentation systems.
• Calibration, fault finding, and performance optimization of technical equipment.
• Scientific instrumentation, laboratory equipment, or advanced manufacturing systems.
• Experience with High Vacuum (HV), Ultra High Vacuum (UHV), or cryogenic systems is considered an advantage but is not a requirement.

Other qualifications we hope for

• Curious and eager to learn.
• Hands-on and practical in your approach.
• Takes ownership of equipment reliability and follows tasks through to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoys troubleshooting and understanding how complex systems work.
• Structured, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory and cleanroom environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary international team.
• Reliable, proactive, and service-minded.

Practical information 

• Permanent position.
• Location: Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
• Attractive working conditions, including pension, healthcare, and dental insurance.
• Comprehensive onboarding and technical training.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in advanced semiconductor and nanofabrication equipment.
• Work with leading scientists, engineers, and researchers.
• One of the most advanced semiconductor and fabrication laboratories in Europe, with cutting-edge experimental facilities.
• Dynamic environment combining academic excellence with industrial innovation.
• Part of a highly ambitious program aiming to invent completely new technologies.
• Full-time position with strong opportunities for professional and technical development.

Application

You will be employed by Temp-Team Denmark while working full-time at our client's location north of Copenhagen.

We review applications and invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in building your career in a world-class semiconductor and research environment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

When applying, please highlight relevant university projects, thesis work, laboratory experience, internships, student jobs, or other experiences that demonstrate your technical skills and interest in advanced technology and equipment.

Apply
If you are interested, do not hesitate to send a short application along with your resume. Temp-Team A/S is responsible for this recruitment and all inquiries must be directed to Temp-Team.
Due to GDPR, we do not receive CVs and applications via email.

Temp-Team

Temp-Team A/S is a national recruitment and staffing agency with eight local departments in Denmark. We have 45 years of experience within staffing and cover a wide range of industries. We focus on delivering high quality and a close personal contact to candidates and clients. 

Temp-Team is a part of JuhlerGroup – an international group of recruitment agencies.


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