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

REC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Singapore is seeking a Principal/Senior Engineer to develop interdigitated back-contact (IBC) solar cell technology. The role requires a Master's degree in engineering or related fields and a minimum of 10 years R&D experience. Responsibilities include enhancing efficiency and reducing production costs, along with equipment design for IBC technology. The ideal candidate will bring strong semiconductor physics knowledge and engage with external experts in the field.

Benefits

Company transport available

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in R&D or engineering in solar/semiconductors/electronics industry.
• Proven track record of developing new technologies.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and during extended hours.
• Readiness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop the interdigitated back-contact cell based on heterojunction technology.
• Engage in setting the production equipment specifications.
• Comply with the company's safety protocol.
• Communicate and present at all levels of the organization.
• Keep up-to-date on new external developments.
• Develop a network in Singapore and abroad.

Skills

Interdigitated back-contact cell technology

Semiconductor physics

Thin film deposition

Experimental designs and analysis

IBC cell processing

MatLab simulation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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"!

DESIGNATION : Principal/Senior Engineer, interdigitated back-contact (IBC) R&D Cell Technology

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the development of interdigitated back-contact (IBC) solar cell technology for commercial production. The candidate to bring innovative ideas to enhance conversion efficiency while reducing processing costs and complexity. A strong background in semiconductor physics, thin film deposition, and experimental designs and analysis is essential. The individual will also design production line equipment for IBC technology and play a proactive role in staying updated on external solar cell technology advancements affecting the REC technology roadmap.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, thank you.