Production Automation Engineer

Surely Sci & Tech AB

Key Responsibilities: Support daily automation operations in paint systems Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues Optimize production flow, quality & efficiency Work with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering) Develop and improve automation programs Required Skills: Robot programming & industrial automation Root cause analysis & troubleshooting Automated production systems Safety standards & pneumatic systems Bonus Skills: ABB IRB 5500 paint robots Paint shop / wet paint processes ATEX environments & 2K paint systems Language: English (Swedish is a plus)

SHT SMART HIGH-TECH AKTIEBOLAG

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.

NILT Sweden Filial

Be part of shaping next-generation optical technologies Join NILT as a Production and Development Engineer, where you will work hands‑on in a world‑class cleanroom environment and play a central role in developing and fabricating high‑precision AR masters for customers around the globe. In this position, you will have excellent opportunities to grow your technical capabilities within nanofabrication, process optimization, and advanced metrology—while contributing to a rapidly expanding, international high‑tech company. You will be based at NILT Sweden Filial, in Gothenburg. As part of the Mastering team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across Denmark, Sweden, and Switzerland. Our culture is collaborative, innovative, and quality‑driven, with a strong focus on precision, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. You will join an ambitious organization where we win and lose together - team spirit and mutual achievement are at the heart of how we work. Tasks and responsibilities · Manage end‑to‑end fabrication workflows for AR masters You will run and coordinate the complete process flow for AR master fabrication, ensuring alignment with production plans, yield targets, and quality requirements. · Develop and optimize nanofabrication processes You refine and innovate lithography (EBL, maskless UV), dry etch (RIE, ICP, IBE), and thin‑film deposition (E‑beam, sputtering, PECVD, ALD) processes to enhance performance, stability, and throughput. · Execute and document metrology for process verification You perform SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, and optical inspections, generating complete and traceable documentation for internal use and for customer projects. · Define process windows and product specifications You translate experimental data and capability studies into clear process capabilities and product specifications. · Coordinate cleanroom activities across tool groups You collaborate across lithography, etch, and deposition areas to maintain efficient flow and minimize bottlenecks. · Drive corrective and preventive actions You investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement improvements to strengthen process robustness. Skills, experiences and qualifications we are looking for · MSc in nanotechnology, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or similar · Several years of hands‑on cleanroom experience with lithography, dry etch, and thin‑film deposition tools · Strong understanding of nanofabrication principles and their impact on process outcomes · Experience with SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, and optical inspection · Ability to document processes clearly and maintain complete, compliant records · Proficiency in Python for analysis, data processing, and automation · Ability to navigate complex multistep process flows under time‑sensitive cleanroom schedules · Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple locations · Experience designing DOEs and performing process capability studies · Experience optimizing process windows or developing new process capabilities · Familiarity with quality systems, documentation practices, and deviation handling · Fluent in English; Swedish is an advantage Questions You are welcome to reach out to: Vladimir Topic, AR Mastering, Team Leader, vt@nilt.com Interested? Please forward your CV and application letter incl. answers to the 2 questions below, no later than 20 July 2026. We look forward to hearing from you. 1. Key experience #1 Describe a situation where you developed or optimized a cleanroom process. What was the challenge, what approach did you take, and what results did you achieve? 2. Key experience #2 Describe a time you handled a production deviation or root‑cause investigation. What methods did you apply, and what was the long‑term impact of your actions? About NIL Technology NIL Technology (NILT), founded in 2006, is an optical solutions company designing, developing, and manufacturing optical elements and components using high-precision nanoscale features. NILT creates competitive advantages with flat optics (meta-optics) in optical applications for 3D sensing, consumer electronics, machine vision, autonomous vehicles, telecommunication, and AR. With its background in mastering for nanoimprint, the company produces masters and offers nano-foundry services. NILT is based in Denmark and has offices in Switzerland, Sweden, US, and a manufacturing in Malaysia. Visit us at www.nilt.com. NILT is owned by Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation (www.radiant.com.tw).