Thin-Film Process Engineer: R&D to Pilot Scale

tandempv; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem PV is seeking a Process Engineer to advance thin-film deposition (PVD/CVD) for our perovskite/Si tandem modules, spanning R&D to pilot production.

You will execute experiments, analyze data, characterize films, and support scale-up, collaborating with device fabrication, metrology, and equipment teams.

A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and hands-on vacuum deposition experience are required; passion for sustainable solar tech is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Hands-on vacuum thin-film deposition experience with PVD/CVD (sputtering, evaporation, ALD).
• Ability to analyze data, create plots, and draw conclusions; proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; basic statistics.
• Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, JMP, or Origin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments and DOEs on R&D and pilot-scale tools, varying parameters.
• Analyze data, summarize findings, and plan follow-up experiments.
• Characterize films using standard metrology (ellipsometry, UV-Vis, four-point probe).
• Support scale-up of deposition processes from R&D to pilot to high-volume manufacturing.
• Assist with bring-up and qualification of new deposition tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware and process issues with engineers to stabilize windows.
• Perform routine maintenance on deposition and metrology tools.
• Present results and recommendations to the process engineering team.
• Collaborate with device fabrication and equipment teams on planning and handoffs.
• Draft SOPs, run logs, and experimental logs.

Skills

PVD deposition

CVD deposition

DOE

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Tandem PV is seeking a Process Engineer to advance thin-film deposition (PVD/CVD) for our perovskite/Si tandem modules, spanning R&D to pilot production.

You will execute experiments, analyze data, characterize films, and support scale-up, collaborating with device fabrication, metrology, and equipment teams.

A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and hands-on vacuum deposition experience are required; passion for sustainable solar tech is encouraged.