• Run baseline recipes for pilot production lots
• Optimize process steps to minimize yield loss
• Partner with process engineers to maintain equipment performance
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation
• Transition processes to large-scale production tools
• Coordinate with material vendors to support production schedules
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities
• Train technicians and future tool operators
• Uphold safety standards and proactively prevent incidents
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end solar cell and module processes and design features
• Work in collaboration with other process leads to achieve required performance specifications (efficiency, cost, reliability)
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related fields.
• 10+ years proven experience in engineering roles, with a strong technical background.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Ability to work in a class 10,000 clean room environment.
• Ability to conduct PV cell & module processing wearing the necessary PPE.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills, basic data analysis and presentation, clear communication.
• Good mentoring and communications skills.
• Team player.
• Positive attitude.
• Previous experience with photovoltaic solar modules or flexible circuits (R&D, manufacturing, reliability) is a strong plus.
• Competitive compensation - we want you to grow with us
• Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
• 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
• Your work will literally go to space!