Chemical Manager Specialist till Chemgroup

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. In this role, you will: 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 Due to the summer holiday period, the recruitment process will be temporarily paused until mid-to-late August. In the meantime, we encourage you to apply by attaching your CV or LinkedIn profile, and answering a few questions. You do not need to write a cover letter. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure a fair and objective assessment. If you progress through the process, you will first complete a personality and logical assessment, followed by a digital interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner. 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.

Process Engineer - Furnace    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. As a Process Engineer in Furnace at Silex, you’ll play a key role in establishing a new process for epitaxially grown polysilicon. If you’re motivated by innovation and want to grow in a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity.  Would you like to know more about Silex and what we do? Read more here.    The Team  At Silex, our Furnace team is central to depositing different films using LPCVD or thermal oxidation technique on silicon substrate—an essential step in the fabrication of all our products. As part of this dedicated team, you’ll contribute to and develop your skills alongside 6 talented team members, both engineers and technicians. Together, we own the furnace equipment and processes, continuously monitoring performance and driving improvements. Our mission is to accelerate the introduction and development of new products while ensuring smooth, high-quality production.   The role  In this role, you are responsible for ensuring that manufacturing goals are achieved in close collaboration with operators and service technicians. Your workdays will be varied, combining cross-functional meetings with Product Managers and hands-on development of new processes that meet customer specifications.  You will play a key role in expanding and strengthening our technical capabilities at Silex, with epitaxially grown polysilicon (epi-poly) being one important focus area.  An equally important part of the role is contributing to structured and efficient ways of working. You will help develop clear work routines for operators, troubleshoot and resolve issues within the area, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow, quality, and overall process performance.  In this role, you will:  Develop, maintain and improve Furnace processes and epi-poly processes   Establish, and maintain routines and documentation.   Handle stopped production batches and development material together with process integration engineers (PIs).   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.   Take responsibility for area equipment, improving the tool uptime, maintain and develop new standardized process modules.  Collaboration with all levels of the organization and external vendors of the materials and equipment.   We are looking for someone who has:  A PhD or a Master’s degree in Engineering, specializing in Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.  Experience with epitaxially grown polysilicon (epi-poly) or other epitaxial growth techniques.  An understanding of LPCVD, thermal oxidation technologies, and semiconductor processing principles (considered an advantage).  Hands-on experience operating furnace equipment, including in-line metrology equipment (considered an advantage).  The ability to identify improvement opportunities and manage projects to implement those improvements.  One or two years of experience in an engineering role, preferably in production or development environments (considered a bonus).  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  Strong documentation and quality management skills.  Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Swedish is considered a merit.     What we offer you:  The chance to work closely with fantastic colleagues.  The opportunity to work with the latest technology in MEMS.  To be part of a leading company driving technology development in the industry.  Strong knowledge exchange with the world's foremost experts in process integration and process development of MEMS.     About Silex The Silex team brings together talented, curious, visionary, and determined individuals to break new ground in the industry alongside customers, developing the latest process technology within MEMS for global applications. As part of this team, you will work with some of the world’s largest technology giants and innovation leaders in industries such as medicine, life sciences, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial sectors.   Additional Information   We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. To apply, please attach your CV and answer a few questions. Our process is competency-based and includes a personality and logic test as well as reference checks. Additionally, we will conduct a background check and drug test prior to employment, and as an employer, we perform random alcohol and drug tests for all employees.     We look forward to your application and to welcoming you on this exciting journey!