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 an experienced Service Technician to join our Plasma Area, to ensure the up-time of our machines and improve the overall maintenance work in the area.

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 ten Service Technicians in the plasma area, with a total of four 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. Your responsibilities will span various fields, including electronics, pneumatics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, 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 and we are continuously working to improve the up-time of our machinery to reduce unplanned tool stops. We want you to identify improvement needs and then drive improvement projects in the Plasma Area, related to maintenance. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, with some flexibility.

In this role, you will

• Identify the need for improvement for the area regarding service and maintenance and run improvement projects, coordinated with the rest of the team.
• Create work instructions, clear routines and documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Carry out diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on machinery.
• Be responsible for scheduled and unscheduled service activities.
• Coordinate service activities within the area alongside the area manager and other service technicians.
• Support new installations as well as modifications and upgrades of existing machines.
• Ensure that equipment and machinery follow Silex’s policies for providing a safe work environment.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a technical education, preferably on University level.
• Has work experience in electrical, technical, or mechanical fields including troubleshooting of industrial machines for at least five years.
• Is proficient in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is a plus.
• Is meticulous, structured, and detail-oriented.
• Has the drive and willingness to learn more and grow with Silex.

More about the recruitment process

We process applications on a rolling basis, so we 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 will include a personality and logic test and reference checks. We will also 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 journey!