The Position 

We are looking for a talented Senior Device Engineer to work on our Perovskite R&D Team. The main responsibilities of this role include: 

  • Improve perovskite solar cell and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell efficiency and durability through material and device innovation 
  • Conceptualize, execute and interpret scientific experiments 
  • Fabricate and test perovskite solar cells and/or modules and report results on a weekly basis 
  • Identify critical research pathways through assessment of internal results and literature review 
  • Propose and plan new project ideas and follow through on project deadlines 
  • Collaborate with external research groups including academic partners and government laboratories 
  • Establish and follow safety protocols 
  • Take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of deposition tools and processes 
  • Interface with equipment vendors and suppliers to meet project needs 

The Requirements 

  • Basic science or engineering degree. MA or MS with a minimum of 5 years industry experience, or BS or BA with minimum of 10 years industry experience 
  • Previous industry experience as wet coatings engineer and working with solutions of varying viscosities 
  • Experience using sheet-to-sheet slot-die coating in manufacturing 
  • Experience with experimental design and process development 
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment and knowledge of chemical safety protocols 
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English 
  • A demonstrated ability to solve problems using multidisciplinary and hands-on approaches. 
  • Must enjoy frequent interactions and open communication with a wide variety of personnel. 
  • Stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time performing laboratory work 
  • Complete tasks in a timely fashion 
  • Communicate the findings to technical staff in presentation format 
  • Exemplify team work and strong work ethic