SpectraWatt - Capture the Sun

Research Engineer - Photovoltaic Materials Processing

Hillsboro, Oregon

Job Description

SpectraWatt is seeking highly talented candidates to join our R&D team to help develop the next generation high-efficiency low-cost photovoltaic technology. We operate in a deadline driven and entrepreneurial environment. This is very much a hands-on position. Our Research Engineers work closely with Scientists to implement experiments, optimize device fabrication processes, characterize materials, test devices, and to generally support the R&D team. You will be working in the lab 90+% of the time and will attend weekly R&D group and sub-group meetings where updates are given, research is discussed, and brainstorming is done.

Responsibilities

  • General
    • Excitement and curiosity for photovoltaics, science, and engineering in general
    • Positive, go get’em attitude
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently
    • Good oral and written communication
    • Demonstrated academic or industrial performance
    • Must be detail-oriented and able to follow specific directions on experiments, processes
    • Use semiconductor processing equipment, mix solutions, characterize materials, test devices
    • Keep a detailed lab notebook
    • Report to senior members of team to update on that day’s/week’s tasks
  • Process
    • Help develop process conditions/recipes for thin film semiconductor layers
    • Use and modify thin film deposition and post-deposition processing equipment to optimize device performance
    • Help develop characterization routines and methods for thin film layers, material interfaces and finished devices
    • Involved in DOE of process experiments
    • Involved in design/modification of experimental apparatus
    • Coordinate with Technicians and Scientists to analyze and communicate experiments and results

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering
  • MS/MEng hands-on research and or industrial experience equivalent
  • Experience with thin film deposition systems/processes, semiconductor device testing, and materials characterization

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