Solar Development Packaging Technician

SUMMARY: The primary role of the Solar Development Packaging Mechanical Technician is to develop, implement and optimize thin-film high-volume production of PV (solar) module finished products.

REPORTS TO: Principal Scientist

• Device fabrication: plan, prepare, assemble and document device assembly for testing and improve R&D device assembly process
• Device characterization: develop and conduct mechanical testing, aging, and functional testing of device assemblies and component layers.
• Product design:
  Analyze design concepts and source plastic, metal and film components to meet product and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved materials and manufacturing processes for improved product performance and develop new test methods
• Plan and execute experiments on labscale equipment. Analyze results to inform next steps for continued improvement.
• Conduct tests and monitor product and process performance throughout the process.
• Evaluate results and make recommendations on next-step improvement opportunities.
• Optimize industrial processes for stable, high-volume manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain process related documents.
• Identify equipment requirements/specifications, and assist with supplier selection.
• Experience developing or using thin-film, multi-layer, or laminated products or processes
• Knowledge of polymer fabrication processes and design of polymer products
• Experience and/or strong interest in manufacturing / production environments.
• Lean manufacturing principles.
• Design of Experiments
• CAD / AutoCAD including Solid Works
• FEA analysis
• Product design and specification development

• Experience and/or strong interest in R&D or manufacturing environments.
• Experience and/or strong interest in photovoltaic research and industry.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: laser material processing, optomechanics, photovoltaic device physics, perovskite technology, photovoltaic metrology or reliability.
• Capable with LabVIEW, Jmp or Python desired

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• Polymer processing education or experience

• Advanced technical skills.
• Analytical thinker.
• Excellent team rapport with all levels of the organization, and with external suppliers and consultants.
• Hands-on, flexible, proactive attitude to completing objectives

• Bending/twisting/pulling/pushing
• Manipulation and positioning of small delicate parts
• Lifting to 40 lbs.

$70,000 – $100,000 depending on experience and education

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