Silex Microsystems is the world’s leading pure-play MEMS foundry, customizing solutions for prominent global clients in industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, and automotive. We’re now growing more than ever, and are expanding our Manufacturing organization with new Process Engineer positions in several areas.
Read more about Silex here.
The Area
The area consists of a team of both engineers and service technicians where collaboration is critical to ensure good process stability, tool up-time and continuous improvement. All Process Engineers report to the Area Manager in their area.
Wet
A fast-paced, varied and unique area where the processes differ a lot: wet-etching, deposition and vapor techniques are used to both remove and build material on our chips. The team consists of five Service Technicians and ten Process Engineers.
The role
Your overall responsibility is to ensure manufacturing goals are met, together with operators and service technicians. Your days will be a mix of meetings with Product Managers and developing new processes that meet customers' specifications.
You will also participate in creating work routines for operators and solving problems that occur in the area, driving improvement projects to enhance our workflow and processes in the area.
Develop, maintain and improve processes.
Handle stopped production batches and development material together with process integration engineers (PIs).
Be a part of creating/improving the infrastructure for operator training and make sure current routine is available and up to date.
Participate in process qualification of new equipment/materials and release to them production.
Participate in the startup of new products, review specifications and process flows.
Grow into taking responsibility for area equipment, improving the tool uptime, maintain and develop new standardized process modules.
Drive improvement projects independently.
We are looking for someone who has
A master's degree in engineering, specializing in Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in an engineering role, preferably in production/development environments.
The ability to see opportunities for improvement and manage projects to follow through with those improvements in a proactive way.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong skills in documentation and quality management.
Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Swedish is considered a merit.
What we offer you
An opportunity to work closely with talented and inspiring colleagues in a collaborative environment.
A chance to be part of a world-leading company, driving the future of MEMS technology.
The ability to engage with cutting-edge innovations that shape global industries and everyday life.
The satisfaction of contributing directly to transformative technologies at the industry’s most advanced pure-play MEMS foundry.
About Silex
Sweden’s Silex Microsystems manufactures mechanical and electrical systems in micro scale, in the form of MEMS chips. MEMS technology makes it possible to produce pressure sensors that are small enough to be injected into the human bloodstream. Silex was founded in 2000, and now has an annual turnover of approximately SEK 1 billion and 350 employees. With around 80 active customers globally, Silex is one of the world’s leading independent MEMS manufacturers.
The recruitment process
We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. To apply, please attach your CV or LinkedIn-profile, and answer a few questions. You don't need to write a cover letter.
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure a fair and objective assessment. If you progress through the full process, you will start with a digital interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by a personality and logical ability test. Next, you will meet with the Area Manager for an in-person Hiring Manager interview, and finally with our VP of Manufacturing for a concluding interview.
Before an offer, we also conduct reference checks, a background check, and a drug test. Randomized alcohol- and drug testing is conducted for all of our employees during employment.