Service Technician - Plasma Etch

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. 

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.