Metrology Engineering Manager: Build Measurement Systems

T1 Energy Inc.; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is seeking a Manager, Metrology Engineering for our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. You will build and lead the metrology function, establishing measurement infrastructure and control frameworks across the fab.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep expertise in MSA, gauge R&R, and measurement system design to ensure traceable data and reliable process control. Lead a team of metrology engineers and technicians, drive calibration programs, and integrate metrology data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of metrology engineering experience in a semiconductor, solar cell, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in measurement systems analysis (MSA) and gauge repeatability and reproducibility (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.

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

Gauge R&R

SPC / process control

Data analysis with Python

Education

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

Tools

Film thickness metrology tools

Sheet resistance measurement

Surface inspection systems

Electrical characterization systems

Job description

T1 Energy is seeking a Manager, Metrology Engineering for our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. You will build and lead the metrology function, establishing measurement infrastructure and control frameworks across the fab.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep expertise in MSA, gauge R&R, and measurement system design to ensure traceable data and reliable process control. Lead a team of metrology engineers and technicians, drive calibration programs, and integrate metrology data into