Process Technician | Night Shift
About The Position
Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup dedicated to advancing solar energy technology through its breakthrough tandem technology that utilizes perovskite materials. The company aims to create more efficient and versatile solar solutions for various applications. Swift Solar is supported by the US government and world-class investors, and is committed to a long-term journey of bringing new clean energy technology to market. The company is seeking an extraordinary team member to help build cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.
Requirements
- Experience working in a hands-on laboratory environment.
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to take ownership of work and proactively flag issues.
- Skill in writing clear, thorough shift handoff notes.
- Eagerness to learn new skills and take initiative without being prompted.
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Excited to collaborate with scientists and support experimental work.
Nice To Haves
- Strong motivation to make an impact on climate change.
- Experience with vacuum-based deposition tools (e.g., CVD, PVD, evaporation, sputtering, or similar thin-film techniques).
- Experience in a semiconductor, R&D, or manufacturing environment.
- Glovebox operation experience.
- Experience handling chemicals safely and responsibly.
- Skill in working with delicate samples and materials, including wafer or substrate handling.
- Familiarity with SPC, MES, or other process monitoring and data systems.
Responsibilities
- Operate, refine, and scale thin-film deposition processes.
- Support the transition from R&D to manufacturable, high-throughput systems.
- Review outgoing shift's pass-down notes.
- Carry out experimental plans using lab tools.
- Document and share results for the incoming day team.
- Exercise independent judgment for troubleshooting and escalating issues to on-call engineers.
- Make sound decisions to ensure experiments move forward safely and accurately.
- Follow procedures, record parameters, and monitor tool performance for consistent output.
- Track supplies.
- Flag workflow issues.
- Help refine procedures.
- Write thorough shift handoff logs.
- Adapt to new tools, experiments, and processes.
- Contribute to Swift's evolving technical capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive package including pay, equity, and benefits.
- 100% of monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options covered.
- 75% of dental and vision insurance premiums covered.
- 401(k) matching.
- Clean commuter benefits.
- Meaningful equity.
- Support for attending conferences.
- Support for taking online courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
