TPV Characterization Technician
About The Position
Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy. Factory-built in California, Antora’s thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy. Position Summary Execute TPV cell and module characterization at Antora’s TPV R&D and manufacturing facility. After training, independently perform photovoltaic cell and module characterization and reliability testing, generating the data that drives TPV R&D, reliability, and manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience working in technical labs and/or production environments.
- 2+ years experience with the characterization of electronic or optoelectronic devices.
- Experience handling scientific samples; strong attention to detail.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Reliability, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn.
- Comfort engaging with problems you haven’t encountered before.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in an engineering or technical field (e.g., electrical engineering, physics, materials science).
- Familiarity with any of: PL, EL, EQE, FTIR/reflectivity, IV (light and/or dark), LIT, TLM, probe stations, or other optical/electrical testing.
- Experience coding in Python for data handling and automation.
- Experience with photovoltaic or semiconductor devices and with reliability / accelerated aging tests.
Responsibilities
- After training, independently perform TPV cell characterization using photoluminescence (PL), external quantum efficiency (EQE), Fourier transform infrared reflectance (FTIR), current-voltage (IV), and other cell and test-article measurements.
- After training, independently perform TPV module characterization using PL, electroluminescence (EL), lock-in thermography (LIT), IV, and Thermal Tester measurements.
- Execute measurement system monitoring, update run charts, and flag if measurement systems fall out of control.
- Execute reliability tests — stress testing, thermal cycling, and long-duration performance monitoring — and support failure analysis efforts.
- Learn the basics of how the measurement systems and software operate and the meaning and implications for the data they collect on TPV development and manufacturing.
- Perform data cleaning, exploration, and visualization; identify and report inconsistencies, oddities, or non-physical results.
- Communicate technical and non-technical content clearly and maintain reproducible documentation.
- Support routine calibrations and system maintenance.
- Learn basic troubleshooting approaches and know when to ask for help.
Benefits
- equity compensation in the form of stock options
- a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
- a 401K plan with employer contributions
- flexible spending accounts
- an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
- paid volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
