Kick-start your engineering career at the forefront of MEMS technology. The Silex Accelerate Program is an exclusive 6-month graduate program designed for ambitious engineers who want to grow fast, learn from industry experts, and work hands-on with cutting-edge MEMS manufacturing. From day one, you will be part of real engineering projects and build a strong foundation for a long-term career at Silex — a company with a clear ambition to expand its presence and manufacturing capabilities in the United States in the near future.
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In this role, you will:
Step into a technical engineering role as either a Process Engineer or Product Integration Engineer
Join a structured 6-month training program combining theory, practice, and mentorship
Receive foundational training in MEMS, engineering, and process integration
Work hands-on as an engineer in Silex’s advanced production environment
Participate in external training for personal development.
Have the opportunity to apply to the Silex US Transfer Program, which is linked to Silex’s strategy to grow and establish additional MEMS manufacturing capacity in the United States
We are looking for someone who has:
A Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g. nanotechnology, materials, chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering)
Fluent English; Swedish is a plus
A strong interest in high-tech manufacturing and MEMS
A curiosity about and motivation to contribute to Silex’s future growth in the US with the ambition and willingness to relocate to the US when the opportunities arise in the near future.
Career path after the program
After successfully completing the Accelerate Program, you will continue into a permanent engineering role at Silex. You will thereafter also have the opportunity to apply for the Silex US Transfer program.
The Accelerate Program is designed to build a strong pipeline of engineers who can support Silex’s long-term growth strategy, including expansion in both Sweden and the United States. The program is designed as a fast track to roles such as Process Engineer, Product Integration Engineer, or Product Manager — with long-term opportunities to grow into technical expert, project leader, or management positions within an increasingly international organization.
What we offer you:
Close collaboration with world-class engineers and mentors
Hands-on experience with the latest MEMS technology
Early exposure to an international growth agenda and potential future US initiatives
Strong knowledge exchange with leading global experts
About Silex
Silex is the world’s largest and most advanced pure-play MEMS foundry, headquartered in Stockholm. The MEMS technology is found in nearly all modern electronics — from smartphones and medical devices to automotive and industrial applications. As part of our long-term strategy, Silex is exploring opportunities to expand its manufacturing footprint globally, including ambitions to establish a MEMS fab in the United States. At Silex, you will work side by side with some of the world’s most innovative companies and technology leaders, turning bold ideas into reality.
Additional Information
We are looking for one group that will start in the end of September. We will therefore have the application open until the 7th of June, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The application will start with a digital interview with Hubert and the first selection will be based on that interview, your academic grades and experience, logic test and personality fit. Thereafter one from the Talent Acquisition team contact you regarding the next steps in the recruitment process. On all final candidate we will conduct a background check as well as a drugtest.
We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to Silex Accelerate – where your engineering career grows alongside Silex’s international ambitions.
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.
