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 currently looking for a Service Technician to join our Plasma Area, to ensure the up-time of our machines and focus on preventive maintenance.
Would you like to know more about Silex and what we do? Read here.
About the team
The Plasma Area is a vital part of our production, where various materials (thin films) are added or removed from silicon wafers. Machines used in this area include PVD, PECVD, ALD, Plasma Etch Systems and evaporators. All systems utilize high vacuum and most of them use high energy plasma to achieve the desired process reactions. There are a total of eleven Service Technicians in the plasma area, with a total of five Technicians covering the day shift.
About the role
As a Service Technician at Silex, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our high-tech equipment is operational in production through maintenance, operations, and service tasks, all conducted in clean-room environments. You will be handling equipment that utilizes electronics, pneumatics, mechanical systems and gases. You will collaborate with skilled colleagues, including area managers, process engineers, and operators.
Each day begins with a handover from the previous shift, after which tasks are planned and divided among the Service Technicians. There will be a mix of planned and unplanned service activities with a focus on re-occurring planned maintenance. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, with some flexibility.
In this role, you will
Perform planned maintenance on equipment.
Perform weekly cleaning of process chambers.
Collaborate with Production (engineers and operators) and other service technicians.
Ensure that equipment and machinery follow Silex’s policies for providing a safe work environment.
We are looking for someone who
Has work experience with planned maintenance of industrial machines.
Is proficient in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is a plus.
Is structured, and detail-oriented.
Will prioritize being careful and meticulous over being fast.
Has the drive and willingness to learn more and grow with Silex.
Is able to collaborate well with engineers, technicians and operators.
About the recruitment process
We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply before the 7th of January, but we will now review applications before then. To apply, please attach your CV and answer a few questions.
Our process is competency-based and will include a personality and logic test and reference checks. We will also conduct a background check and drug test prior to employment.
Silex is the World’s largest Pure Play MEMS foundry bringing advanced process technologies and manufacturing capacity to a wide range of high-tech companies Worldwide. MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) enable next generation devices and applications in a wide range of market areas such as Medical Devices, Smart Phones, Telecom and other Industrial and Scientific applications. Providing the World’s most impressive technology leaders with state-of-the-art manufacturing services, Silex is a true enabler of the sensory revolution.
WORKING AT SILEX MICROSYSTEMS
At Silex, you will find some of the world's best experts in MEMS process integration, process development, and transfer to production. People join Silex because they want to be challenged by the toughest MEMS processing required by the market, and to contribute to setting new standards in MEMS capabilities. At Silex you get to work with the world's leading MEMS product companies, who turn to Silex for the fastest route to cost efficient volume manufacturing, enabling them to participate in the new unfolding sensory revolution. Working at Silex is about challenging yourself, others and working collaboratively across Silex and with the global customer base to offer world-class MEMS manufacturing.
A typical Silex customer is an innovation leader who needs an IP safe manufacturing environment, protecting competitive advantage while at the same time giving access to the best process development team, latest generation processing capabilities, toolsets and cost-efficient volume manufacturing. Silex dedication to the true Pure Play model and protection of customer IP does not imply staying shy of advanced technology development, but the Pure Play model does place the scope of technology development to generic technology nodes that must at all times stay clear of competing in the actual application space of the foundry customer.
