Position Title:
Solar PV Device Metrology Technician (R&D)
Location:
Eastman Business Park, Rochester, NY
Travel:
None
Type:
Full time
Hire Timeline:
Immediate
SUMMARY
Energy Materials Corporation is seeking a passionate Solar PV Device Metrology Technician to participate in technology development of thin film photovoltaic devices 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
- Routine characterization of solar cell materials and devices
- Implementing, operating, and maintaining PV material and device metrology tools
- Preparing, sharing, and presenting measurement data in various formats that simplify data analysis
- Maintaining and updating standard operating procedures of various equipment
- Helping in the development of new metrology tools, techniques, and equipment for testing PV in an R&D lab
- Helping in the discovery and demonstrations of solutions to technical issues limiting performance of high efficiency photovoltaic devices
- Helping in the planning and execution of device metrology experiments
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of photovoltaic device physics or willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of solar cell fabrication methods or willingness to learn
- R&D lab experience in materials and device fabrication and/or characterization
- Basic coding experience in Python, MATLAB, LabView or similar programming languages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 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 deadlines
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
BSc Degree (MSc Preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Two plus years of research or industry experience in PV related process or equipment development.
