Senior Advanced Packaging & Reliability EngineerJoin Smart High Tech Smart High Tech is a Swedish DeepTech company developing advanced graphene-enhanced Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) for next-generation AI, semiconductors, high-performance computing, data centres and advanced electronics. As semiconductor performance and power density continue to increase, advanced packaging, thermal management and long-term reliability are becoming increasingly critical. We are now strengthening our R&D team with a Senior Advanced Packaging & Reliability Engineer who wants to help solve these challenges and contribute to the next generation of semiconductor technology. Your Mission As Senior Advanced Packaging & Reliability Engineer, you will work at the intersection of advanced packaging, materials science, thermal management and reliability engineering. You will help us understand how our materials and interfaces perform within advanced semiconductor packaging environments by combining simulation, experimental testing, reliability assessment and failure analysis. You will work closely with our R&D, engineering and product development teams as well as international customers, research institutes and technology partners. What You'll Be DoingAdvanced Packaging & Reliability Evaluate materials and interfaces for advanced semiconductor packaging applications. Work with technologies such as 2.5D/3D integration, heterogeneous integration, flip-chip and wafer-level packaging. Develop and perform reliability assessments and testing. Investigate thermal, mechanical and interfacial failure mechanisms. Conduct failure analysis and root-cause investigations. Modelling & Simulation Perform thermo-mechanical modelling and finite element analysis. Model stresses, deformation and failure mechanisms in packaging structures and interfaces. Correlate simulation results with experimental data. Use simulation and testing to support material and product optimisation. R&D & Product Development Support the development and qualification of new materials and products. Translate technical findings into practical engineering improvements. Contribute to customer qualification and technical development projects. Collaborate with universities, research institutes, laboratories and international technology partners. What We're Looking For MSc or PhD in Electronic Packaging, Microelectronics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or a related field. Experience in semiconductor packaging and/or power electronics packaging. Strong understanding of advanced packaging technologies, materials and interfaces. Experience in reliability engineering and/or failure analysis. Experience with thermo-mechanical modelling and finite element analysis. Familiarity with ANSYS, Abaqus and/or COMSOL. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Fluent English, written and spoken. It's a Strong Plus If You Have A PhD within a relevant technical discipline. Experience with 2.5D/3D integration, heterogeneous integration, WLCSP, flip-chip or advanced interconnects. Knowledge of solder joints, Cu-based interconnects, sintered materials, microbumps or bonding technologies. Experience with electromigration, thermal fatigue, creep, fracture or interfacial reliability. Experience with SEM, TEM, FIB or similar characterisation techniques. Experience from leading semiconductor companies, packaging companies or research institutes such as IMEC, Fraunhofer, Max Planck, NXP, Nexperia, Infineon, STMicroelectronics, Intel, TSMC, ASE or Amkor. Publications or patents within advanced packaging, interconnect technologies or reliability. Who You Are You're technically curious, analytical and motivated by solving complex engineering challenges. You're comfortable moving between simulation, experimental testing and physical analysis and can translate scientific findings into practical engineering solutions. You enjoy working collaboratively in an international DeepTech environment where research, engineering and industrialisation come together. Why Join Smart High Tech? At Smart High Tech, you'll work with advanced graphene materials and thermal management technologies addressing one of the fundamental challenges facing next-generation computing: heat. You'll work alongside experienced researchers and engineers and collaborate with international technology partners and customers. This is an opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with real-world industrial impact and contribute directly to our journey from advanced R&D towards industrialisation and global scale. Ready to Join Us? If you have experience in advanced semiconductor packaging and reliability engineering and want to contribute to the next generation of thermal management technology, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today. Applications are reviewed continuously. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.
Master’s Thesis Opportunities in Graphene Manufacturing & Thermal Management Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Company: Smart High Tech AB (publ) – Spotlight Stock Market Published: 26 June 2026 Shape the Future of Advanced Thermal Management Are you passionate about materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, manufacturing, or electronics? Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing next-generation graphene-enhanced Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) for high-performance electronics, AI infrastructure, data centres, semiconductors, power electronics, and battery systems. As we continue scaling our technology from research to industrial production, we are offering a number of exciting Master’s Thesis opportunities where you will contribute to solving real industrial challenges alongside experienced engineers and researchers. Available Thesis Topics 1. Manufacturing and Characterisation of Graphene Oxide for Automated High-Volume Production Investigate manufacturing methods and characterisation techniques for graphene oxide suitable for highly automated industrial production of thermal management materials. 2. Circular Manufacturing: Re-engineering Waste Graphene Materials Develop methods for converting production waste into high-performance graphene-based Thermal Interface Materials for large-scale manufacturing. 3. Sustainable Processing of Graphene Materials Evaluate environmentally friendly solvents for large-volume production of graphene-enhanced Thermal Interface Materials while maintaining high performance and process efficiency. 4. Advanced Measurement Techniques for High-Power Electronics Develop thermal and mechanical measurement systems using thermal and stress sensors to characterise electronic systems with heat dissipation up to 2,500 W. 5. Reliability of Ultra-High Performance Graphene TIMs Investigate the long-term reliability of novel graphene-enhanced Thermal Interface Materials with thermal conductivity exceeding 100 W/mK in the through-plane direction. 6. Next-Generation Manufacturing Processes Develop innovative manufacturing processes capable of achieving extremely high bulk thermal conductivity while maintaining isotropic mechanical behaviour. 7. Industrial Comparison of Graphene Oxide Synthesis Routes Experimentally compare conventional graphene oxide synthesis methods based on: * Scalability * Manufacturing cost * Process safety * Environmental impact * Performance of graphene films 8. Surface Engineering of Graphene Thermal Interface Materials Investigate how different surface functionalisation techniques influence: * Wettability * Metal adhesion * Interfacial thermal performance * Material reliability Who We Are Looking For We welcome students within areas such as: * Materials Science * Chemical Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Nanotechnology * Applied Physics * Manufacturing Engineering * Process Engineering * Electronics Engineering * Polymer Engineering You are curious, analytical, and motivated by solving real industrial challenges while working with cutting-edge graphene technology. What You Will Gain * Work on industrially relevant research with commercial impact. * Collaborate with experts in graphene materials and thermal management. * Access advanced laboratory and manufacturing environments. * Gain experience within a publicly listed deep-tech company. * Opportunity to contribute to technologies enabling AI, data centres, advanced electronics and next-generation energy systems. Interested? We would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, a short motivation, and indicate which thesis topic interests you the most.
Senior Process Engineer Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Help Industrialise the Future of Advanced Materials Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company pioneering graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, power electronics and high-performance computing. As we continue our transition from product qualification and commercialisation into large-scale industrial manufacturing, we are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to play a key role in developing, optimising and scaling our production processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled process engineer who wants to contribute to the industrialisation of next-generation graphene technology and help build a world-class manufacturing operation. The Role As Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, optimising and industrialising manufacturing processes to support stable, efficient and scalable production. Working closely with Production, R&D, Quality and Engineering teams in both Sweden and China, you will help ensure that manufacturing processes deliver the highest levels of quality, repeatability and operational performance. The role is based in Gothenburg and requires regular travel to China to support technology transfer, process development and manufacturing scale-up activities. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes for mass production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, efficiency and throughput. Support the industrialisation of new products and manufacturing technologies. Develop, evaluate and implement process improvements based on operational data and production requirements. Optimise coating processes, carbonisation and graphitisation operations. Establish and maintain robust process parameters, standards and control methods. Support equipment qualification, commissioning and process validation activities. Collaborate closely with R&D teams to transfer new technologies into production. Work with production teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Support manufacturing scale-up initiatives and future capacity expansion projects. Participate in cross-functional projects involving production, quality and engineering teams in Europe and China. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years' experience in process engineering within industrial manufacturing environments. Strong experience working with manufacturing processes and production scale-up. Hands-on experience with coating lines, thermal processing equipment, carbonisation and graphitisation furnaces. Solid understanding of advanced materials manufacturing and process control. Experience developing and optimising production processes for high-volume manufacturing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working in international manufacturing environments is highly desirable. Highly Desirable Experience Graphene manufacturing or advanced carbon materials. Battery manufacturing and energy storage technologies. Semiconductor or electronics manufacturing. Advanced materials and high-tech industrial production. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Language Requirements Fluent English, written and spoken. Mandarin Chinese is considered a strong advantage. Swedish is beneficial but not essential. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is: Analytical and technically strong. Hands-on and solution-oriented. Structured and detail-focused. Passionate about process optimisation and manufacturing excellence. Comfortable working in a dynamic international environment. Collaborative and capable of building strong relationships across functions and cultures. Why Join Smart High Tech? At Smart High Tech, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge graphene technology and contribute directly to the industrialisation of products that support the future of AI infrastructure and advanced electronics. You will join a fast-growing international company where innovation, technical excellence and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of our manufacturing platform while working alongside leading scientists, engineers and international partners.
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