Process Technician

Swift Solar•San Carlos, CA

3d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Swift Solar is on a mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy with its breakthrough perovskite-silicon tandem technology. This technology aims to deliver dramatically higher efficiency than traditional silicon alone. The company has acquired Meyer Burger’s HJT intellectual property and manufacturing assets, positioning itself for gigawatt-scale domestic production. Swift Solar's vertically integrated approach allows for the design, manufacturing, and scaling of next-generation solar solutions entirely in the United States. The company's technology has applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation, addressing growing global energy challenges. Swift Solar is supported by world-class investors and is seeking an extraordinary team to build cutting-edge solar technology for the future.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience working as a technician in a technical field, including time in a lab environment.
Ability to work from complex and varying instructions given by scientists and engineers.
Careful attention to details.
Ability to report status and results back clearly.
Experience handling small, delicate samples.
Craftsmanship in working with hands.
Effective and prompt communication, both in person and in writing.
Ability to take initiative without prompting.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to manage own time well.
Growth-minded and coachable; welcome feedback and pick up new things quickly.
Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment.
Kind, empathetic, conscientious, and motivated to make an impact on climate change.

Nice To Haves

Experience working safely and efficiently in a lab, semiconductor, R&D, or manufacturing environment.
Experience with running and optimizing thin film deposition processes.
Experience with materials characterization.
Experience with vacuum systems and gloveboxes.
Experience with multimeter, oscilloscope, and other electronic test equipment.
Experience with analyzing data using Python, R, Igor, Origin, JMP, or other software and effectively summarizing and communicating results.
A track record of suggesting and implementing improvements to routine processes.
Comfort working in shared digital logs and collaborating through cloud-based tools.
Operating experience in a startup setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct studies to help make more efficient and reliable solar cells.
Run thin-film deposition and characterization systems to carry out experiments designed by Swift’s R&D scientists.
Take organized notes and communicate work effectively.
Manage time to run many experiments as efficiently as possible.
Build and maintain lab equipment and facilities.
Help craft Swift’s culture and technical direction.
Help hire, mentor, and set an example for new team members as the team grows.
Grow personal skills and capabilities.