56d ago
56d ago
Job description
Join Midsummer and help deploy thin-film solar manufacturing technology around the world. As a Process Engineer, you'll contribute to the development, optimization and commissioning of advanced production systems that enable the next generation of sustainable solar energy.
This is a role for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with analytical problem-solving. You'll work closely with colleagues across production, innovation and other teams to ensure high-performing and stable manufacturing processes.
What you'll do
- Analyse production data to identify trends, optimise performance and improve process stability
- Develop, maintain and improve thin-film deposition processes and related production systems
- Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues using a structured and data-driven approach
- Support production teams with process expertise and continuous improvement activities
- Commission, qualify and optimise Midsummer's DUO and UNO production systems
- Participate in process development projects and evaluation of new process concepts
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across production, innovation and other teams throughout the organisation
- Travel to customer sites to support installations, commissioning and process optimisation activities
What we're looking for
- A Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working with technical problem-solving in an industrial or engineering environment
- Strong analytical skills and interest in data-driven decision making
- Comfortable working both hands-on with equipment and analytically with process data
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Enjoy working internationally and travelling as part of the role
Experience with semiconductor technology, vacuum systems, statistical analysis, process engineering or advanced manufacturing technologies is considered advantageous.
Who you are
You're curious, analytical and motivated by solving technical challenges. You enjoy understanding how processes work in practice and are comfortable moving between data analysis, troubleshooting and hands-on engineering work.
You take ownership of your work, collaborate effectively with colleagues from different disciplines and communicate technical information in a clear and structured way. When faced with challenges, you're persistent, solution-oriented and driven to identify root causes and implement long-term improvements.
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys learning, taking responsibility and contributing to the continued development of innovative production technology.
In this role, you'll contribute directly to the continued development, optimization and deployment of Midsummer's production technology, working closely with our Innovation, Production and Engineering teams.
Interested?
We review applications continuously, so don't hesitate to submit your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About this role
Experience
Experience working with technical problem-solving in an industrial or engineering environment; no specific number of years stated.
About Midsummer AB
Company Overview
Name
Midsummer AB, publicly traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market under ticker MIDS
HeadquartersJärfälla, Sweden
Founded2004
SizeApproximately 180 employees ranged in recent years. Revenue data for 2023 or later is not publicly disclosed (source: midsummer.se)
What They Do
Midsummer AB is a Swedish industrial technology company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of flexible thin-film CIGS solar cells, solar roofs, and the production equipment used to create these cells (source: midsummer.se). Founded in 2004, the company has evolved from producing manufacturing equipment to a vertically integrated business that spans cell production equipment, solar roof products, and installed rooftop solar solutions (source: midsummer.se). Their core technology, CIGS thin-film photovoltaics, is characterized by being thin, lightweight, flexible, and discreet, offering easier installation compared to conventional glass panels (source: nasdaq.com). Midsummer markets its solar panels under the SLIM, WAVE, and BOLD product lines, each tailored for different roof types, and also sells the DUO system for mass production and the UNO system for research and development use by universities and institutions (source: midsummer.se).
The company targets a diverse customer base including construction firms, roofing companies, solar installation companies, research institutions, and end customers purchasing solar roofs directly (source: nasdaq.com). Additionally, Midsummer sells production equipment and related services to strategically selected industrial partners, including overseas manufacturers (source: nasdaq.com). A key differentiator is their focus on lightweight flexible CIGS panels and the proprietary DUO manufacturing system, which is reportedly the most widespread manufacturing tool for flexible CIGS solar cells globally (source: nasdaq.com). The company also emphasizes the environmental benefits of its technology, claiming its panels have a carbon footprint approximately one-tenth that of traditional silicon solar panels (source: midsummer.se).
Projects & Track Record
Midsummer has a documented history of equipment sales and solar roof deployments rather than utility-scale solar farms (source: midsummer.se). One notable project includes a 667 kW field installation of thin and lightweight solar panels for Green Energy Group, which was the company’s largest single order at the time (source: marketscreener.com). Another significant project involved supplying a production line to a Russian nanotechnology and nanomaterials center under a framework agreement with Rusnano; this production line was manufactured in Järfälla and destined for installation in Saransk, Russia (source: midsummer.se). In 2026, Midsummer announced a binding agreement with PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem to establish manufacturing in Indonesia, initially targeting 20 MW per year capacity with potential expansion toward 200 MW annually (source: pv-magazine.com).
Recent Developments
Recent developments for Midsummer have focused on international manufacturing expansion and capital actions. In September 2026, the company signed a binding investment and industrialization agreement with Indonesian firm PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem to build a flexible CIGS solar cell and module plant in Indonesia, with Midsummer supplying the DUO system, equipment, services, and taking a minority stake in the joint venture (source: nasdaq.com). In late 2025, Midsummer announced a fully guaranteed rights issue of approximately SEK 175 million and reached an agreement on debt conversion, while also expanding its Colombian operations from 15 MW to between 100 MW and 200 MW (source: inderes.fi). The company’s 2025 quarterly reports showed materially improved operating results and increased sales of machinery and solar panels (source: midsummer.se).
Working There
Midsummer hires across a variety of functions including industrial manufacturing, engineering, product development, project delivery, sales, and international expansion, reflecting its diverse operations in factory equipment, solar product sales, and factory startup activities (source: midsummer.se). The company’s careers portal provides a public contact channel at [email protected] and outlines a dedicated recruitment and privacy-processing flow (source: careers.midsummer.se). The repeated launches of new factories and production lines in Sweden, Italy, Colombia, and Indonesia suggest ongoing hiring opportunities tied to manufacturing scale-up, equipment installation, and commercial growth (source: nasdaq.com).
