Senior Solar Process Engineer: Materials & Production

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a Process Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. You will optimize the manufacturing processes for solar array systems, involving material selection and process development. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in materials and process engineering, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a base salary range of $175,000 - $200,000 plus equity in the company. Join our team to contribute to innovative solar technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in materials and process engineering required.
• Demonstrated track record of validated material decisions through high-reliability hardware programs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize K2's solar array manufacturing processes.
• Research and evaluate conventional and novel processes.
• Lead root cause investigations for process anomalies.
• Collaborate with production to develop specifications and work instructions.

Skills

Material selection

Process engineering

Manufacturing optimization

Statistical analysis

Failure analysis

Leadership and mentoring

Collaboration

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree or PhD in a related field

Tools

SEM

EDS

FTIR

DSC

TGA

XRD

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a Process Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. You will optimize the manufacturing processes for solar array systems, involving material selection and process development. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in materials and process engineering, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a base salary range of $175,000 - $200,000 plus equity in the company. Join our team to contribute to innovative solar technologies.