Microfabrication Cleanroom Manager
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Summary
Axoftis building the most advanced infrastructure for implantable brain-machine interfaces,enabling long-term stable and ultra-high bandwidth communication with the brain.
The Microfabrication Cleanroom Manager supports the scale-up of regulated manufacturing bymaintainingcritical microfabrication equipment, managing consumables and chemicals, and ensuring compliant cleanroom operations. You will work closely with Microfabrication, Operations, and Quality particularly the Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer to uphold QMS-aligned workflows, provide audit-ready equipment documentation, support IQ/OQ/PQ and process-control activities, and contribute operational insight that strengthens process stability and readiness for regulated production.
Axoftis seeking aMicrofabrication
Cleanroom Managertomaintaincriticalmicrofabricationequipment,managematerialsand chemicals,andensurecompliantcleanroomoperationsas we transition from development into this roleyou will report to the microfabrication team leadandcollaborate with Microfabrication, Operations, and Quality to sustain equipment uptime, coordinate vendor service, maintain audit-ready documentation, and supply maintenance and calibration data required for IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, and process-control activities. As bandwidth allows, you will also support process development and continuous improvement within
Axoft’smicrofabrication pipeline.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience withmaintainingsemiconductor equipment such as etchers, sputtering systems, andphotolithographytools.
Experience in regulated manufacturing is valuable but not required.
Equipment Ownership & Maintenance
Serve as primary owner for semiconductor tools (deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology).
Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting to maximize equipment uptime.
Manage vendor service contracts and track maintenance activities.
Maintain equipment logs, spare parts inventories, and documentationrequiredfor audit-ready operation.
Provide Quality with equipment records, calibration data, and tool performance information supporting IQ/OQ/PQ, MSA, and process capability assessments.
Ensure equipment documentation meets QMS requirements and supports internal/external inspections.
Lab Operations, Materials & Waste Management
Oversee daily operations of the cleanroom, ensuring safe and compliant workflows.
Manage chemical inventory, including ordering, tracking, SDS documentation, and proper storage.
Ensure gowning materials, PPE, wipes, andconsumablesare stocked and organized.
Handle chemical waste, sharps, and general lab waste streams in accordance withEHS requirements.
Support cleanroom protocols, inspections, spill preparedness, and general safety infrastructure.
Partner with Quality tomaintaincompliant documentation, environmental monitoring, and audit readiness.
Ensure cleanroom operations align with Axoft’sregulated QMS and support traceability and documentation control.
Vendor & Contract Management
Maintain relationships with equipment vendors, facilities partners, and service providers.
Evaluate new vendors, tools, and service options as Axoft’sfabrication capabilities expand.
Coordinate with Quality to ensure new equipment or services meet qualification and documentation requirements.
Process Support & Development
Assist engineers with developing, optimizing, and documenting semiconductor processes.
Run test wafers, collect data, and support experiments aimed at improving yield, stability, and repeatability.
Contribute toprocessdocumentation, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide operational data for SPC, yield tracking, Cp/Cpkstudies, and MSA.
Work with Quality to ensure process changes and experiments are documented in controlled formats and aligned with process-control strategies.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering ordemonstratedexpertisegained through significant industry experience.
Experience
5-7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, cleanroom operations, or tool ownership.
Experienc…
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