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| Scientists
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- Direct product development activities, including experimental design and analysis of results (all levels)
- Optimization of processes for cost & performance
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- Detailed understanding of the interactions between process, structure and properties of epitaxially grown thin films, including compound semiconductors
- Independent work ethic
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills -- Scientists serve as a critical communication link between management, advisory board and technical staff
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| Education and Experience:
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- PhD in materials, applied physics, electronics or similar or MS+
- Demonstrated industry expertise in a scientific role
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| Process & Analytical Engineers
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- Procure, install, modify and operate processing systems
- Transfer batch processes from university development partners to in-house processing systems
- Conduct detailed analysis of experimental results, providing feedback to process development
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- Experience with laboratory materials processing including thermal processes, vacuum deposition, and chemical processing
- Knowledge of roll-to-roll (R2R) processing and epitaxy preferred
- Experimental design
- Analytical, including x-ray, analytical microscopy, electrical measurements
- Mechanical and vacuum system design
- Independent work ethic
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills -- communication with and direct external vendors is critical
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- B.S. or M.S., materials or related, mechanical engineering or related
- Experience in PV and/or R2R process development
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| Equipment/Process Technician
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- Process development support
- Maintain and operate processing systems
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- Experience with related laboratory materials processing including thermal processes, vacuum deposition, and chemical processing
- Knowledge of roll-to-roll (R2R) processing and epitaxy preferred
- Mechanical and vacuum system design execution
- Independent work ethic
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills -- communication with engineering and scientific staff is critical
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- Experience in similar processes and/or equipment maintenance
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| Flexible Module Development Engineer
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| Duties:
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- Direct product development activities, including experimental design and analysis of results
- Optimization of processes for cost & performance
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- Materials selection expertise in adhesives, interconnect materials and UV-resistant polymers applicable to long-life, reliable PV systems
- Process knowledge of metallization, tabbing & stringing
- Ability to manage third-party process partners
- Independent work ethic
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills
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| Education and Experience:
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- MS or BS in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar
- Demonstrated industry expertise in an engineering role
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| Solar Cell Engineer / Technician
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- Develop and implement cell and panel fabrication processes
- Characterize performance of cells
- Optimization of processes for cost & performance
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- Expertise in standard cleanroom processes, including photolithography, etch, and metallization
- Process knowledge of tabbing, stringing, and cell packaging
- Ability to manage third-party process partners
- Independent work ethic
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills
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| Education and Experience:
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- BS/MS in engineering, or significant related industry experience
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