Principal/Senior Engineer, interdigitated back-contact R&D Cell Technology

REC Solar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Singapore is looking for a Principal/Senior Engineer specializing in interdigitated back-contact cell technology. The ideal candidate will have at least a Master's degree and 10 years of R&D experience in the solar or semiconductor industry. Responsibilities include developing new cell technologies and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently are essential for this role. Opportunities for networking with industry experts are available.

Benefits

Company transport available

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in R&D or engineering department of solar/semiconductors/electronics industry.
• Proven track record of developing new technologies and implementing in production.
• Hands-on experience in solar cell processing and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Develop interdigitated back-contact cell based on heterojunction technology.
• Engage in production equipment specifications.
• Comply with company safety protocols.

Skills

IBC cell processing and measurements

Efficiency loss analysis

Proactive working attitude

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

MatLab

Job description

Principal/Senior Engineer, interdigitated back-contact R&D Cell Technology

Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company with a strong footprint in North America, Europe and Asia. We are part of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Fortune Global 500 company that shares our passion for bold innovations that empower people with clean energy solutions and drive global energy transitions. A trusted partner for customers, consumers and employees, we are "Solar's most trusted"!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tasks
  • Develop the interdigitated back-contact cell based on the heterojunction technology.
  • Engage in setting the production equipment specifications

• Safety
  • Always comply with the company's safety protocol
  • Participate in projects related to safety improvement

• Communication and Presentation
  • Ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization

• Others
  • Perform other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the degree of difficulty and involvement of the specific targets set in the department.

• Keep up-to-date on new external developments on processes for silicon solar cells.

• Develop a network in Singapore and abroad with experts in the field

• Depending on the competencies developed, the engineer may be rotated to different departments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an R&D or engineering department of solar/semiconductors/electronics industry.
• Proven track record of developing new technologies and implementing them into pilot and/or mass production environment.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience on IBC cell processing and measurements.
• Expertise in efficiency loss analysis based on the measurements and characterization.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and through extended hours when needed to meet business commitments.
• Able to perform standing work for longer period of time when performing hands‑on experiment.
• Readiness to travel.
• Proactive working attitude.
• Working experience in Solar/Semiconductors/Electronics R&D is required.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• Experience with advanced processes for high‑efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells.
• Experience in using simulation software e.g. MatLab.

OTHER INFORMATION

Company Location: REC Solar, 20 Tuas South Avenue 14 Singapore 637312
(Company transport available to/from selected locations islandwide.)

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