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Photovoltaic Metrology Equipment Technician

Position Title:
Photovoltaic Metrology Equipment Technician

Location:
Eastman Business Park, Rochester, NY

Travel:
None

Type:
Full time

Hire Timeline:
Immediate

SUMMARY

Energy Materials Corporation is seeking a passionate Photovoltaic Metrology Equipment Technician to help develop metrology equipment and strategies 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 printing equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Install, troubleshoot, operate, and maintain various off-the-shelf and custom-made photovoltaic testing and characterization equipment.
  • Help 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
  • Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures of various equipment
  • Provide scheduled and as-need equipment related trainings 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 photovoltaic and thin film properties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Computer coding skills in Python, Matlab, LabView or similar programming languages
  • Understanding of photovoltaic device physics and familiarity with solar cell/module fabrication methods or willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of optical and electrical photovoltaic device characterization techniques or willingness to learn
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Eager to learn new skills and passionate 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, multi-location team environment with ambitious goals and deadline

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

BSc Degree (MSc preferred) in physics, material science, chemical, electronic & electrical, mechanical, computer engineering or a related discipline.  Two plus years of metrology equipment development experience, preferably in an industrial setting.