Cleanroom & Lab Manager - Athens

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Role highlights: - Cleanroom & Lab Manager - Location: Athens, Greece - Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation - Reports to: Head of Manufacturing & AIT - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: The mission of this role is to keep ICEYE’s labs safe, ready and fully functional by maintaining reliable equipment, orderly spaces and the stock needed to keep development moving without interruption. It also exists to solve problems early, protect the integrity of every tool and process, and ensure engineers can focus on building the technology that drives each mission forward. Who We Are ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. Your day-to-day responsibilities - Serve as the primary point of contact for the lab/cleanroom environments and related spaces. - Manage lab stock, consumables, and inventory, ensuring availability for development projects. - Keep lab documentation current and compliant with health & safety standards. - Oversee lab cleanliness, organization, and adherence to ESD protocols. - Track schedules and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments. - Ensure proper storage and handling of chemicals and equipment. - Administer lab access and coordinate training on instrument handling. - Daily laboratory support - Execute support to start-up and shutdown procedures for lab equipment - Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments - Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime - Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated - Checking processing equipment and tools. - Maintain inventory of consumables - Read, interpret, and follow technical documents - Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area - Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment What we’re looking for Must haves: - B.Sc http://B.Sc. degree (or equivalent practical experience). - 1+ year of experience in an electronics lab environment. - Hands-on skills with electronic and RF lab equipment - Familiarity with mechanical lab tools (3D printer, hand tools, precision measurement tools). - Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken). - Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to thrive in a multicultural environment. Nice to haves: - Experience in an R&D lab. - Basic soldering or PCBA rework/repair certifications. - Harnessing skills or certification. - Awareness of 6S standards for lab organization. Application Process - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager General Interview - Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge - Leadership & Hiring Team Interview Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority—with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. How We Work (Our Values) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters, and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. Benefits Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.