Industrialisation & Commercialisation Engineer

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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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Automation Process Engineering Manager Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (alternative location: Shanghai, China) Help Scale the Manufacturing Platform Behind Next-Generation AI Technology Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres and advanced electronics. As we move from commercialisation into industrial scale-up, we are seeking an experienced Automation Process Engineering Manager to lead the development of automated, scalable and high-performance manufacturing operations. The Role You will lead the transition from pilot-scale manufacturing to stable, high-volume production. Working closely with R&D, Production and Quality, you will develop the processes, automation systems and manufacturing capabilities required to support rapid growth while ensuring operational excellence and product quality. Key Responsibilities Lead manufacturing scale-up from pilot production to mass production. Design and implement automated manufacturing processes and workflows. Develop robust process architectures ensuring efficiency, stability and repeatability. Define automation requirements and manage equipment selection and integration. Establish process control systems to meet customer and quality requirements. Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, productivity and operational performance. Support factory design, production line development, commissioning and ramp-up. Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful industrialisation. Build and develop a high-performing process engineering capability. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field. Minimum 10 years' experience in automation process engineering, industrialisation or advanced manufacturing. Proven experience scaling manufacturing operations from pilot production to mass production. Strong expertise in factory automation, process engineering and industrial process control. Hands-on experience in production line design, commissioning and optimisation. Experience working with automation suppliers and system integrators. Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills. Experience from one or more of the following industries is highly desirable: Graphene and advanced materials Battery manufacturing and energy storage Semiconductors Electronics manufacturing Other high-tech industrial environments Additional Advantages Experience participating in factory build-ups from concept to mass production. Experience working in international manufacturing environments. Experience from China and/or Europe. Knowledge of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and digital production systems. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies. Mandarin language skills and experience working with Chinese suppliers or manufacturing organisations. Language Requirements Fluent English, written and spoken. Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable. Swedish is advantageous but not essential. Personal Qualities Strong technical leadership with a hands-on approach. Analytical, structured and solution-oriented. Execution-focused with a strong sense of ownership. Comfortable in a fast-growing international environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Why Join Smart High Tech? This is an opportunity to play a key role in building the manufacturing platform required to support next-generation AI infrastructure and advanced electronics. Working alongside leading scientists, engineers and international partners, you will help scale breakthrough graphene technology from innovation to global industrial production. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early applications.

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Help Build the Future of Advanced Manufacturing Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, high-performance computing and advanced electronics. As global demand grows, we are entering a phase of industrial expansion, manufacturing scale-up and international growth. We are now seeking an experienced Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager to lead strategic projects and support the expansion of our manufacturing operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a company moving from qualification and commercialisation into industrial-scale production. The Opportunity As Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager, you will lead key strategic and operational initiatives across the company. Working closely with executive management, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, supply chain and international partners, you will drive complex projects from planning through execution. A key focus will be manufacturing expansion, industrialisation and factory scale-up, including facility establishment, equipment implementation, production ramp-up and operational readiness. The position involves frequent international travel, particularly to China, including extended stays when required. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project Leadership Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution. Establish project governance, reporting structures and best practices. Drive timelines, budgets, resource planning and performance tracking. Identify and mitigate project risks and operational bottlenecks. Support executive management with prioritisation and decision-making. Manufacturing Scale-Up & Industrialisation Support factory establishment and manufacturing expansion initiatives. Coordinate production readiness and operational launch activities. Participate in facility planning, process implementation and ramp-up. Drive industrialisation projects from pilot production to mass production. Ensure alignment between manufacturing capabilities and business objectives. International Operations Coordinate projects involving teams across Europe and China. Collaborate with suppliers, customers and strategic partners. Build strong cross-functional relationships across international organisations. Support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a highly experienced project leader with a strong industrial background and a proven track record of executing complex manufacturing projects. You have experience from factory build-ups, production ramp-ups or industrialisation programmes and understand the challenges of scaling manufacturing operations. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and are comfortable working with both senior leadership and operational teams. Most importantly, you are a leader who drives execution and delivers results. QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field. Extensive experience in project management, programme management or PMO leadership. Proven experience leading large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects. Experience from factory build-ups or industrialisation programmes. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments. Experience leading cross-functional and international teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English, written and spoken. Highly Meritorious Experience from semiconductor, electronics, advanced materials, battery, automotive or deep-tech industries. Experience from scale-up companies and high-growth environments. Experience working with manufacturing organisations in China. Knowledge of automation, process engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certification. Mandarin Chinese language skills. Swedish language skills. Why Join Smart High Tech? At Smart High Tech, you will help build the manufacturing platform that supports next-generation AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and advanced electronics. You will work alongside leading scientists, engineers and industry experts while helping transform breakthrough technology into world-class industrial production. This is a rare opportunity to influence both strategy and execution while contributing directly to the growth of a rapidly expanding deep-tech company with global ambitions. If you are passionate about industrialisation and manufacturing scale-up, we would love to hear from you. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.