Device Development Engineer -- Solar -- Back Conta

(Job Id W314231)
Posted on 3/6/2010
Location:

OH


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $135000.00 to $160000.00/year
Degree: Master of Science
Job Description
Description: Device Development Engineer Solar Panels Back Contact
Location Ohio (company provides relocation)
Salary level -- $135K to $160K total cash compensation, plus stock

Our client is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Their high growth and position in the renewable energy industry offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. The culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. They are seeking new associates that are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost effective solar energy an important part of the worlds energy mix.

Due to the growth of the business, there is an immediate need to add a talented individual to their team who will help develop next generation technology for the back contact side of solar panels, specifically the layer of the device that is the back contact. This team currently consists of a manager, 2 engineers, and 6 lab technicians.

Basic Job Function
Introduce new materials to improve efficiency and stability.
Construct cells using a combination of R&D sputtering tools and production equipment, evaluate their performance and conclude directions for further development.
Conclude the improvements by demonstrating the improved performance in production.

Experience:
Must have Five (5) years of industry experience (post academicmust have industry experience from 2004-2009) in the following:

Semiconductor processing
Device development using PVD techniques and Thin film characterization.
Experimental Development of semiconductor optoelectronic devices (Lasers, LEDs, Detectors, Imaging sensors or solar cells).
Processing of semiconductor materials
Strong solid state physics background, and semiconductor device characterization
Excellent understanding of the PN heterojunction & Schottky junction.
An experience in process development in production environment in addition to an R&D experience is an advantage.

Required Technical Skills
Good knowledge of semiconductor and solid state theory.
Knowledge of the PN & Schottky junctions and their characterizations.
Characterization methods of thin films
In depth and hands-on knowledge of thin film processing.
Strong English written and verbal communications skills to ensure effective participation with interdepartmental teams.
Demonstrated ability of problem solving.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Develop process conditions to achieve optimal film performance, for various new, modified and existing films on R&D equipment.
Construct cells using existing and modified R&D equipment integrating new and existing materials and optimizing the full structure.
Collaborate with Modeling experts to achieve desired efficiency and stability improvements.
Design and execute experiments to optimize process and to characterize materials properties.
Analyze data and decide on improvements to be made and refinements to directions.
Recognize metrology gaps and drive functions in the organization to implement metrology in R&D for adequate
process development.
Provide data and recommendation to management as to the potential of specific improvements to improve device performance.
Collaborate with Manufacturing to integrate modules with new processes and materials on the production line. Provide help in yield crises time to resolve manufacturing issues in field of expertise.

Education:
M.S or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Material Science or Physics required.

Our client offers an excellent compensation plan, but an exceptional benefits package (including full relocation) and a fast-paced, challenging work environment.

Qualified candidates will please submit their MS Word resume for immediate and confidential consideration, along with the answers to the following questions:

Please describe in detail your:
1) semiconductor device background.
2) experience in taking processes from the lab into high volume manufacturing.
3) PVD experience.
4) experience developing new materials.
5) recent salary history (both base, and bonus).
6) reasons for your last 3 job changes including this one.