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At our client, we're shaping the future of solar. We are firm believers in the vast untapped potential of solar energy to reduce inequity and safeguard planetary health amid global climate change. We acknowledge that current solar technology is commendable but falls short of its full potential. Our conviction is that what we construct today should serve humanity indefinitely.
Our client’s perovskite tandem technology overcomes the performance limits of existing solar technologies. By enhancing solar efficiency, affordability, and accessibility, we contribute to the creation of a world where clean energy is universally available.
Our client is a mission-focused startup backed by dedicated investors. We recognize that bringing a new clean energy technology to market is a substantial journey, and we are committed for the long haul. If you become part of our team, you'll play a meaningful role in elevating our client's impact to new heights.
As a Process Technician focusing on our client’s R and amp;D line, you will be a core member, ushering our company to the next stage of development by helping operate and optimize our new research projects running through the R and amp;D line at our client. You will specialize in running and helping maintain two major thin-film deposition tools as your primary function in order to make sure the team maintains a high throughput and reliable process. Working at an early-stage startup, you will have the opportunity to get involved in many aspects of the company’s technical development and internal operations.
On a typical day, you will review experimental plans with our client’s process engineers and scientists, execute these plans, document the experiments in detail, and report your results to other team members involved in the process. As an evening shift technician, you will cover the late shift on the perovskite deposition equipment. You will be responsible for helping evaluate data, documenting and reporting any observations made during operation, and giving input on follow-up experiments. You will help keep the lab running smoothly and efficiently; for example, you may perform some tool-related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and work closely with the equipment team. As a primary operator, you will manage and communicate supply needs, workflows, results, and tool output to support other work at our client. While operating R and amp;D deposition equipment will be your primary responsibility, you will also help with shared technician team tasks like substrate preparation and sample storage. You’ll have the additional opportunity to learn to operate and amp; maintain additional tools along the R and amp;D line once you and your manager feel like you’re ready to take on more responsibility. Taking organized notes, documenting procedures, communicating your work, and managing your time effectively are key parts of the job.
As an early hire, you will help craft our client’s culture and technical direction. As our team grows, we’ll expect you to help mentor and set an example for new team members. You will find many opportunities to grow your own skills and capabilities, and we encourage you to take full advantage of them.
- 1 - 20 years of experience
- Hands-on experience working as a technician in a relevant industry (semiconductor, optical, solar, etc.).
- Open to both entry-level and senior candidates.
- Salary $60k - $80k (Annual salary equivalent. Anticipated Pay Range: $28.85 – $38.46 per hour + $3 per hour shift differential)
- Competitive Equity
- Visa sponsorship is not available
- Preferably seeking candidates already local, able to commence work immediately
- On-Site Work Policy
- On-Site in San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)
- Full-time Position
- This is a full-time, W2 role and not applicable for C2C or contractors
- Hiring Goals
- Ideal start date: November – December 2023
• Review experimental plans with our client’s process engineers and scientists, execute these plans, document the experiments in detail, and report your results to other team members involved in the process.
• Cover the late shift on the perovskite deposition equipment.
• Be responsible for helping evaluate data, documenting and reporting any observations made during operation, and giving input on follow-up experiments.
• Help keep the lab running smoothly and efficiently; for example, you may perform some tool-related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and work closely with the equipment team.
• As a primary operator, you will manage and communicate supply needs, workflows, results, and tool output to support other work at our client.
• While operating R and amp;D deposition equipment will be your primary responsibility, you will also help with shared technician team tasks like substrate preparation and sample storage.
• You’ll have the additional opportunity to learn to operate and amp; maintain additional tools along the R and amp;D line once you and your manager feel like you’re ready to take on more responsibility.
• Taking organized notes, documenting procedures, communicating your work, and managing your time effectively are key parts of the job.
• As an early hire, you will help craft our client’s culture and technical direction. As our team grows, we’ll expect you to help mentor and set an example for new team members.
• Have 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a technician in a technical field.
• Are familiar with safety practices typical in a laboratory environment containing various chemicals.
• Are able and willing to work a 1:30 pm-10 pm shift.
• Take initiative without prompt, work independently and are self-reliant.
• Communicate effectively and timely both in-person and online.
• Have exceptional time management skills.
• Are kind, empathetic, conscientious, and motivated to make an impact on climate change.
• Love to learn and welcome constructive feedback.
• Can follow complex and varying instructions and pay careful attention to details.
• Are able to stand for extended periods of time.
