Metrology Engineering Lead for Solar Manufacturing

T1 Energy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is seeking a Manager, Metrology Engineering to build and lead the metrology function at the G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. You will own measurement systems, drive MSA, gauge R&R, and ensure data integrity across inline and offline processes.

You'll design control plans, partner with Process, Quality and Equipment teams, qualify tools, establish sampling strategies, and mentor a team of metrology engineers and technicians to enable robust process control and high yields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of metrology engineering experience in semiconductor, solar cell, or advanced manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in MSA and gauge R&R studies.
• Hands-on experience with solar cell or semiconductor metrology tools including film thickness, sheet resistance, surface inspection, and electrical characterization systems.
• Strong background in SPC and process control methodologies and their integration with metrology data.
• Experience developing and executing calibration and metrology qualification programs.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, JMP, Excel, or similar) for metrology data processing and reporting.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the metrology engineering function at the G2 solar cell fab, including in-line and off-line measurement systems across all process steps.
• Design, implement, and maintain measurement system analysis (MSA) programs including gauge R&R studies to validate and ensure measurement system reliability.
• Develop and manage metrology control plans aligned with process control requirements and quality specifications.
• Partner with Process, Quality, and Equipment teams to integrate metrology data into SPC systems and process control workflow.
• Lead qualification and calibration of metrology tools including film thickness, resistivity, surface inspection, and IV characterization systems.
• Establish sampling strategies and measurement plans that balance control requirements with throughput.
• Analyze metrology data to identify process trends, measurement system drift, and opportunities for improved process control.
• Manage metrology tool vendor relationships and support tool procurement, installation, and qualification activities.
• Develop and maintain metrology documentation including measurement plans, calibration records, and SOP libraries.
• Lead and mentor a team of metrology engineers and technicians.

Skills

Measurement systems analysis (MSA)

Gauge R&R

SPC and process control

Data analysis (Python, JMP, Excel)

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Solar cell/semiconductor metrology tools

Film thickness, sheet resistance, surface inspection, electrical characterization

Job description

T1 Energy is seeking a Manager, Metrology Engineering to build and lead the metrology function at the G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. You will own measurement systems, drive MSA, gauge R&R, and ensure data integrity across inline and offline processes.

You'll design control plans, partner with Process, Quality and Equipment teams, qualify tools, establish sampling strategies, and mentor a team of metrology engineers and technicians to enable robust process control and high yields.