Equipment Technician | Night Shift

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough.

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility‑scale power generation.

Swift Solar is a mission‑focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world‑class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting‑edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.

As an Equipment Technician on the night shift, your mission is to keep Swift's laboratory operations running smoothly after hours, performing hands‑on maintenance and service support for our deposition tools and process equipment, and making sure the morning team walks into a lab that's ready to go.

On a typical night, you might start by reviewing active work orders and checking equipment status, flagging anything that looks off to the Senior Equipment Controls Engineer. When a tool needs attention, you'll be on the ground diagnosing and addressing the issue, whether it's a vacuum leak, a pump concern, or a mechanical fault, and escalating to the Senior Equipment Controls Engineer when needed.

You'll support restarts of vacuum systems and tools, assist with reviewing thin‑film metrology results, and help dig into tool logs under their guidance. Throughout the shift, you'll work closely with Process Technicians, sharing knowledge and helping maintain safe, efficient operations carrying out the work scoped by engineers and scientists during the day.

Beyond the tools themselves, you'll perform routine maintenance on facility equipment like compressors, glove boxes, and chilled water systems, support spare‑part tracking and consumables inventory, and flag opportunities for operational improvements. This is a role where strong hands‑on instincts, attention to detail, and a team‑first attitude come together, and as an early member of the night shift team, you'll have a real hand in shaping how Swift operates around the clock.

• Have 3–5+ years of equipment maintenance experience in vacuum deposition, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related field
• Are comfortable troubleshooting and repairing both mechanical and electrical systems (high and low voltage)
• Have a working understanding of vacuum chamber pumping, including mechanical, turbo, and cryogenic pumps — and are familiar with vacuum gauges, valves, and related components
• Can support process monitoring and assist engineers in bringing deposition equipment back into spec
• Have general EHS/safety knowledge and can identify and help escalate safety concerns related to equipment and materials
• Are organized, reliable, and a clear communicator who can effectively hand off information between shifts

• Hands‑on experience with thin‑film vacuum systems or inline deposition equipment
• Familiarity with sputtering, evaporation, or ALD thin‑film processes
• Experience rebuilding mechanical or cryogenic pumps
• Experience in a startup or high‑mix manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of EHS standards and codes
• A passion for sustainability and Swift's mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy

• Compensation:
  Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
  • Expected Pay Range: $34 – $43 per hour + 15% shift differential
  • The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications
• Ideal start date:
  May – June 2026
• Job type:
  Full‑time,…