Solar Cell Metallization Engineer - Process Optimization

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells Georgia, Inc. in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking a Process Engineer (Cell) focused on metallization to optimize solar cell contacts and process reliability.

You will define parameters for printing, drying, and firing, troubleshoot metallization performance, and drive improvements in efficiency and quality across mass production. The role requires hands-on experience with screen printing, firing profiles, and statistical analysis of process data, with opportunities to develop and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with industrial/research experience in above fields.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in metallization process or paste related industry.
• Strong understanding of metallization process fundamentals, including paste rheology and firing behavior.

Responsibilities

• Process Maintenance: establish standard parameters for metallization, drying and firing.
• Process Optimization: improve contact properties and sheet resistance; ensure pattern accuracy.
• Process Development: research metallization trends and develop plans to improve efficiency and quality.
• Process Management: analyze and troubleshoot process performance; reduce material consumption.
• New Product Integration: evaluate process settings for new production models and transition to mass production.
• Process Standardization: provide SOPs and standard documents; define process environments.

Skills

Metallization fundamentals

Screen printing parameters

Firing profile behavior

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Statistical data analysis

SQL data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics

Bachelor’s degree with industrial/research experience in above fields

Tools

Screen printing equipment

Firing furnace equipment

Cross-section Analyzer

SEM

EDX

Job description

Qcells Georgia, Inc. in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking a Process Engineer (Cell) focused on metallization to optimize solar cell contacts and process reliability.

You will define parameters for printing, drying, and firing, troubleshoot metallization performance, and drive improvements in efficiency and quality across mass production. The role requires hands-on experience with screen printing, firing profiles, and statistical analysis of process data, with opportunities to develop and