POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Device Engineer is responsible for the design and development of thin-film PV modules in an R&D environment. Utilizing feedback from the CTO and other technical team members, the Senior Device Engineer will apply advanced semiconductor device physics and engineering concepts to develop, optimize, and evaluate cutting-edge thin-film PV devices.
Required Skills
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Fabricate and analyze thin-film PV devices
- Report all R&D findings to the CTO on a weekly basis
- Maintain a safe working environment within the company’s labs
- Perform basic laboratory maintenance, as needed
ABILITIES
- Strong understanding of solar device physics and thin film semiconductor device function
- Competence with spectroscopic and PV analysis tools, such as IV testing; EQE; transmission, photoluminescence, admittance spectroscopy; profilometry; microscopy
- Competence in common thin film fabrication techniques, such as spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating, thermal evaporation, e-beam deposition, sputtering
- Strong dexterity and proven excellence in solution-based device processing, particularly within a glovebox environment
- Ability to perform data processing in timely fashion and report in presentation format
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PhD in thin-film solar-related technical field (e.g., chemistry, physics, materials science, electrical engineering); at least 4 years experience in the thin-film solar PV arena, or MS in related field with 8 years experience. Relevant experience in perovskite PV R&D a plus.