Process Technician - Solar Cell Manufacturing (Night Shift)

Solestial, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Solestial, Inc. seeks a Process Technician (Night Shift) to help produce ultra-thin solar cells in a clean room environment, using R&D equipment and assisting with transferring processes to large-scale manufacturing.

You will operate tools, monitor alarms, perform basic QC, and collaborate with engineers on problem solving. The role offers a competitive compensation package and full benefits including equity.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED; AS degree or STEM cert preferred.
• Able to work night shifts and in clean room environments.
• Strong problem-solving and verbal communication required.
• Willingness to operate and maintain R&D/manufacturing equipment safely.
• Experience in solar cell or electronics manufacturing is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools safely to meet production orders per supervisor.
• Perform procedures per training and documented procedures.
• Monitor equipment alarms and process data.
• Characterize partially processed solar cells (Sinton lifetime, photoluminescence).
• Collaborate with engineers on problem solving.
• Maintain clean work environment and follow safety requirements.
• Work in an R&D manufacturing environment often without direct supervision.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Clear communication

Safety compliance

Positive attitude

Heavy lifting ability

Night shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or STEM certification

Tools

Sinton lifetime

Photoluminescence

Hand tools

Manufacturing equipment

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.

Specific Responsibilities to Include:

• 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.

Your Background:

• 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
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
• 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
• Your impact will extend beyond our labs - supporting production of solar technology that literally goes to space.