Photovoltaic Metrology Technician

Energy Materials Corporation is seeking an engaged Photovoltaic Metrology Technician to help with ongoing characterizations and contribute to the development of future measurement methodologies and implementations for thin-film photovoltaic products at our Rochester, NY facility. This position will support the commercialization of perovskite-based solar modules for production on high-speed roll-to-roll coating and processing equipment.

REPORTS TO:Senior Scientist

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain off-the-shelf and custom-made photovoltaic testing and characterization equipment
• Participate in the testing, validation, planning, development, and implementation of various metrology solutions that help improve and maintain the performance of EMC’s high-efficiency photovoltaic products
• Contribute to developing, maintaining, and updating standard operating procedures of various metrology equipment and processes
• Provide equipment-related training to select personnel
• Work closely with cross-functional team of scientists and engineers to implement strategies for process qualification and process parameter control leading to optimal thin-film and photovoltaic properties
• Identify equipment and component requirements and assist with supplier selection
• Provide input on optimization of characterization for high-volume manufacturing processes
• Operate within and contribute to a fast-paced pre-production environment

• Demonstrated ability to accurately record and document measurement conditions and experimental results in a clear, reproducible manner consistent with metrology best practices
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or laboratory setting with a safety-first mindset
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications (Excel or equivalent) for organizing measurement data, performing basic statistical analysis, and generating summary reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eager to learn new skills and enthusiastic about renewable energy in general and solar energy in particular
• Driven, hands-on individual with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment with ambitious goals and deadlines

• Understanding of photovoltaic device physics and familiarity with solar cell/module fabrication methods
• Hands-on experience with optical test and measurement equipment, such as spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, profilometers, or UV-Vis-NIR spectrometers, for thin film and photovoltaic device characterization
• Experience with PV module characterization methods, including I-V curve tracing, stabilized power output (SPO), electroluminescence (EL) and photoluminescence (PL) imaging, infrared (IR) thermography, or flash solar simulators for module-level performance testing
• Computer coding skills in Python, Matlab, Lab View or similar programming languages for work automation, data acquisition, and analysis
• Familiarity with IEC or ASTM standards related to PV module testing and qualification (e.g., IEC 61215, IEC 61646, IEC 61853)

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or engineering discipline, or 4+ years of directly relevant hands-on experience in lieu of a degree
• Two or more years of hands-on experience in device and materials characterization in an industrial, academic, or research environment

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

$70,000 to $95,000 depending on experience and education