Module Design Engineer

About Fingerprint Cards AB
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is a Swedish biometric company with headquarters in Gothenburg that markets develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint verify the person’s identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules. FPC engages around 350 dedicated people at offices in Gothenburg, Malmö, Linköping, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Silicon Valley. FPC shares are noted on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.

At FPC you will be working with the latest technology in a dynamic international environment, in a company under rapid development. You will be empowered with responsibilities and decision paths are short and fast. Our people are engaged and each individual is important since our joint efforts contribute to our success. www.fingerprints.com

FPC is seeking a Module Design Engineer to join the R&D team in developing future fingerprint systems for mobile phones and other portable devices. FPC is a leader in the development of capacitive fingerprint sensors and designs the whole system, from advanced custom silicon devices and microelectronic packages, module assemblies to algorithms and software for fingerprint recognition and applications on the target devices.

 The Role

The position as Module Design Engineer entails coordinating R&D efforts to support the development of new customer owned products through external design partners, as well as driving the development of internal reference modules. A fingerprint sensor module typically consists of a sensor chip in a semiconductor package, attached to flexible circuit board with some peripheral components. Being a visible part in high-end mobile phones and other portable devices, the sensor module is subjected to extensive industrial design requirements. This requires close collaboration with different internal design teams, subcontractors and partners in an international environment, to secure the best possible fingerprint sensor module. As Module Design Engineer you will work with the design of the HW system around the sensor. The scope is broad; PCB design, mechanical design, material stack-up and lamination of glass on top of the sensor, are parts of the module design team agenda. Also to design for testability and to define specifications and requirements for the module, fall under module team responsibility.

 The work location is in Malmö or Gothenburg.

 International travel to FPC suppliers, partners, and customers will be required.

 Your Background

This role requires a Master of Science in Engineering, such as in chemistry, electronics, physics or the equivalent, as well as occupational experience of similar fields. You need to be fluent in spoken and written English and not opposed to traveling abroad. You need to be analytical and comfortable with holding technical discussions with external stakeholders.

 We look for one or more of the following competences:

• Knowledge about design for testability
• Good understanding of common manufacturing methods within Semiconductor industry
• Prior experience with manufacturing partners, preferably in Asia
• Basic understanding of adhesive use in Semiconductor industry
• Overall good material knowledge, knowledge of glue and ink is extra interesting
• Relevant work experience in similar technical fields, e.g. miniaturized modules
• Good skill in communication both internally and with external companies


 Preference will be given to those with experience in at least some of the following areas:

• Product development with portable devices
• Microelectronics packaging development
• Basic understanding of material properties such as Young’s modulus, CTE
• Board level design and supplier coordination
• Microelectronic manufacturing or quality assurance work


 You also have essential qualities such as being ambitious, motivated and flexible. You need to be comfortable working in a growing company, where you will be expected to assume considerable personal responsibility for your own activities and the company’s success. This also requires you to be a team player who contributes to an open and positive atmosphere in the workplace.

 Application

 We would like to have your application and CV as soon as possible, but not later than November 20th, 2016. Your application will be handled by our Recruitment Specialist Martin Karlsson +46 736446120 or martin.karlsson@fingerprints.com.