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 are looking for a driven Process Engineer who takes ownership, brings people together, and turns ideas into improvements in our DRIE Area. If you have experience in production and are ready to take responsibility and drive progress, this could be your next step.
Would you like to know more about Silex and what we do? Read more here.
The DRIE Area is a vital part of our MEMS production, where silicon is removed in a controlled way to create the structures of each device. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across production and engineering to keep processes stable and drive continuous improvement.
About the role
You will take ownership of process improvements, coordinate activities, and follow through from identifying an issue to implementing a solution. Your primary duties will include:
Drive the development and improvement of etching processes for MEMS manufacturing.
Take a structured approach to investigating process issues and driving improvements in quality and performance.
Coordinate development batches and take ownership of resolving production stoppages together with relevant teams.
Bring the right people together to resolve process-related issues and follow through on agreed actions.
Work with the internal service team at Silex as well as with suppliers to ensure equipment stability.
Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure customer requirements and delivery targets are met.
Who we are looking for
We place particular emphasis on your drive, personality, and willingness to take ownership. You take initiative, create clarity around priorities, and bring others with you to move work forward. You are comfortable taking responsibility, following through on commitments, and asking for input when needed.
A master’s degree in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional industry experience, including experience working in a customer focused production environment.
Written and verbal fluency in English, Swedish is considered highly meritorious.
A structured way of working, with the ability to prioritize, document your work, and follow up on results.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and engage colleagues across teams.
It is also beneficial if you:
Have experience in MEMS or CMOS manufacturing, where experience in DRIE processing is considered particular beneficial
Have experience from cleanroom environment.
About Silex
Silex is the world’s largest and most advanced pure-play MEMS foundry, headquartered in Stockholm. MEMS technology is moving into an abundance of modern innovations; from data centers, consumer and automotive electronics to medical diagnostics and life science.
With a team of expert engineers, operators, technicians, and specialists, Silex brings the ideas of the industry’s leading MEMS innovators to life. We collaborate with some of the world’s largest technology giants and visionary startups across industries such as medicine, life sciences, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial sectors.
More about the recruitment process
To apply, please attach your CV and answer a few brief questions. Our process is competency-based and includes a personality and logic test, reference checks, and a background check. Additionally, a drug test will be conducted prior to employment, and we perform random alcohol and drug tests for all employees.
We look forward to your application and welcoming you to this exciting journey!