Micro-Assembly & Integration Team Lead

Permanent employee, Full-time · Barcelona

Your mission

We are scientists, doctors, techies and humanity lovers, with the mission of pioneering real time precision neurology to cure brain-related disorders. INBRAIN harnesses the extraordinary material properties of Graphene, the world’s thinnest and nobel-prize winning material, to build high resolution neural systems. Our mission is to decode and modulate neural networks to restore people's lives.

As a Micro-Assembly & Integration Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading the development, industrialization, and scaling of wafer-to-device integration, micro-assembly, and encapsulation processes for advanced implantable biomedical devices.

You will be at the forefront of bringing advanced healthcare solutions to market, making a tangible difference in people´s lives worldwide.

This position will be office-based in Bellaterra/Barcelona.

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Main responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the roadmap for micro-assembly and integration processes, ensuring scalability, compliance, and manufacturability for chronic and semi-chronic implantable devices.
Process and Equipment Ownership: Specify, procure, and qualify equipment (bonding, laser micromachining, encapsulation, forming) through CAPEX planning and IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
Development-to-Production Transfer: Lead structured technology-transfer processes, ensuring design intent, process control, and documentation are ready for release into production. MRL, TRL.
Integration Process Development: Oversee development of wafer singulation, bonding, and encapsulation flows, molding, and supporting sterilization and packaging processes with the aim of establishing validated process windows and yield tracking metrics.
Reliability and Qualification: Coordinate film and integration reliability testing, sample builds, and process qualification to ensure long-term device integrity.
Data and Digital Systems Integration: Ensure full traceability and process control through MES integration, digital travelers, and PLM documentation management.
Planning and Forecasting: Translating program’s needs into mfg. and development forecast to provide deliverables on time and at cost.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Microfabrication, NPI, QA, and Operations to align integration strategies with design requirements and regulatory expectations.
Continuous Improvement: Use data analytics to identify yield, reliability, and process-control opportunities, applying structured problem-solving and Lean methodologies.
Team Leadership: Manage engineers and operators within the integration and assembly group, setting objectives, development plans, and performance metrics.
Compliance and Audit Readiness: Maintain adherence to ISO 13485, MDR, and internal quality systems across all integration and test processes.

Mandatory Qualifications and Soft skills:

Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field, or extensive leadership experience demonstrated.
>7 years of experience in semiconductor, MEMS, or medical-device process development, with at least 3 years in leadership or team-management roles.
Track record in Device integration and assembly, bonding, encapsulation, and laser-based processing.
Demonstrated experience managing CAPEX projects and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Strong understanding of development-to-production transfer methodologies and process documentation.
Experience with MES and PLM systems and planning systems for manufacturing data management and traceability.
Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and MDR quality-system requirements.
Fluency in English (company language).
Able to define process roadmaps and translate technical data into strategic decisions.
Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive accountability.
Works effectively across R&D, Operations, and Quality functions.
Ensures accuracy and completeness in documentation, validation, and traceability.
Leverages data and visualization tools to make informed decisions and prioritize improvements.
Proactively identifies and implements efficiency and reliability enhancements.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment balancing development speed and regulatory rigor.

Nice to have:

Hands-on experience with thin-film or flexible-substrate devices.
Experience leading cross-site or external manufacturing partners (CMOs).
Familiarity with medical-device molding, sterilization, hermetic packaging, or biocompatible encapsulation.
Working knowledge of Python or similar tools for data visualization, process monitoring, and yield analysis.
Experience implementing SPC, FMEA, or DOE methodologies for process optimization.
Previous exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives.

Why us?

We are looking for someone who Is ready to proactively bring new ideas to the team, push boundaries, and constantly look for innovation. At INBRAIN we believe in shared success and diverse ways of thinking, here you'll learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOU?

A collaborative environment where innovative ideas flourish and teamwork drives us forward. At INBRAIN, we believe the power of collective intelligence is unique. You will be part of a team that thrives on open communication, knowledge sharing and mutual respect.
Meaningful Work Impact: Our projects are not only exciting and challenging but also have a positive impact on the industry and society as a whole. You'll be part of a team that strives to create meaningful change.
Cutting-Edge Technology Exposure: Joining us means immersing yourself in the latest technologies and innovative solutions. You'll have access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, fostering continuous learning and keeping your skills relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.
Competitive salary (according to your experience/skills)
Payflow & Flexflow
Private Health Insurance
Training bonus for professional development and access to Udemy platform
23 vacation days per year
Christmas week off
While we offer flexible working modality, because of the nature of this position, this will be an office-based position in Bellaterra/Barcelona in PCB.

Applications must be submitted in English

At INBRAIN, we're not just offering a job – we're inviting you to be part of a transformative journey, Are you ready to transform lives? Join us!

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We believe that a diverse and well-balanced workforce drives innovation. At INBRAIN, we foster the inclusion of all people regardless of culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity and diverse abilities or any other status.

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