Process Technician - Solar Cell Manufacturing (Night Shift)

Energy Vault; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar energy technology seeks a Process Technician for night shifts. You will operate R&D equipment in a clean room environment, ensuring the production of high-quality solar cells. The role includes performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary + equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one

PTO of 15 days + annual Holiday Break

401K with employer match up to 4% of salary

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability

Your work will literally go to space!

Qualifications

• Ability to work night shifts.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.
• Previous experience in solar cell or electronics manufacturing is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate R&D equipment for solar cell production.
• Perform operational preventative maintenance and run basic quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers on problem-solving.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates of Science degree or Certification in a STEM program

Job description

The Company:

Solestial, Inc. is the solar energy company for space. Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial panels can be mass-produced using automated machines resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity. From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility-scale energy infrastructure and services in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy.

The Role:

As a Process Technician (Night Shift) at Solestial you will be responsible for processing ultra-thin solar cells according to baseline processes. This will include safely operating R&D equipment to run baseline solar cell production lots according to documented procedures, troubleshooting tool failures, and assisting process engineers with transferring R&Dprocesses to large-scale manufacturing tools. For our large-scale manufacturing line, technicians will be performing operational preventative maintenance on the equipment, diagnosing and troubleshooting intermediate-level alarms, running basic quality control procedures, and working with simple hand tools and systems during floor operations.

This is an exciting position as part of a positive, supportive, and passionate team!A competitive compensation package, including equity and full benefits (see below), will be offered.

Your Mission:

• • Available to work Monday-Friday, 6pm-2am.
  • Operate tools and equipment safely to maintain quality and fulfill orders per direction of supervisor.
  • Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training, written procedures, and with direction provided by team members and supervisor.
  • Interact with equipment to monitor parameters and alarms.
  • Characterize partially processed solar cells (Sinton lifetime, photoluminescence, etc.).
  • Monitor process data & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.Collect process data and maintain a record of work at the direction of the supervisor.
  • Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with the solar cell engineers on problem solving.
  • Provide good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
  • Work in a R&D manufacturing environment, often without direct supervision.
  • Perform mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices in our large-scale manufacturing line.
  • Follow safety requirements and prevent accidents.
  • Maintain clean work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• • High school diploma or GED.
  • Associates of Science degree or Certification in a STEM program preferred.
  • Ability to work night shifts.
  • Ability to work in clean room environment.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, and spend the majority of time processing production lots in an environment where sitting/standing is required for extended periods of time.
  • Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, clear communication.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Previous experience working in a clean room environment (production or R&D) as well as experience with in solar cell or electronics manufacturing is a strong plus.

Our Benefits:

• • Competitive salary + equity - we want you to grow with us
  • Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
  • PTO of 15 days + annual Holiday Break and 10 paid holidays annually
  • 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
  • Your work will literally go to space!