Process Technician - Swing Shift

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Carlos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Solar in California is seeking a Process Technician to join our swing shift. You will specialize in product development and metrology, building efficient, reliable, and manufacturable solar modules to meet customer requirements.

Daily tasks include handwork, encapsulation, environmental testing, data collection, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to drive deployments. You will document observations, propose follow-up experiments, mentor new team members, and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Builds solar modules with focus on metrology and product development.
• Performs encapsulation methods and environmental testing; collects data.
• Mentors new team members and contributes to process improvements as the company scales.

Job description

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Process Technician on Swift's swing shift, you will be key to advancing our solar technology. You will specialize in product development and metrology — building efficient, reliable, and manufacturable modules to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• On a typical day, you will start with a pass-down and review plans with day shift technicians, engineers, and scientists. You will closely collaborate with product engineers to execute module builds. This involves precise handwork and careful handling of materials. You will execute encapsulation methods and conduct key environmental testing, characterizing performance and collecting critical data along the way. Additionally, you will run environmental exposure and reliability experiments to ensure our tech stands up in the real world.
• In our early-stage startup environment, you'll actively evaluate data, document observations, propose follow-up experiments, and manage tool output, supply needs, and sample preparation. Clear written communication is critical during shift handoffs, and as the team expands, you will have opportunities to mentor new members and broaden your technical skillset.