Thin-Film Technician – Solar Cell Deposition & Process Ops

Ascent Solar Technologies; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with employer match

PTO & Sick Time

Holidays

Wellness opportunities

Culture & events

Job summary

Ascent is seeking technicians to operate and sustain equipment such as vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot as needed. You will collaborate with process engineers, technicians, and management to ensure tool performance, manage parts tracking, analyze tool data, and contribute to process improvements while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

You will receive training on safe handling and proper disposal of hazardous materials and PPE use.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a relevant field.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more manufacturing systems or tools.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in navigating, following and developing SOPs with the ability to mentor others on those SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation and sustaining of equipment; including vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, and/or wet chemical deposition equipment.
• Work closely with process engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and management to ensure proper tool performance.
• Provide cross-team support as requested by management.
• Parts tracking and inventory control to achieve maximum uptime.
• Analyze tool data log activities and make recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Safety team to ensure regulatory compliance of tool.
• Support the handling of hazardous waste material in accordance with federal, state and local regulations; individuals will be trained (upon hire and annually) for the requirements of safe handling and proper disposal of any material deemed to be hazardous and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this activity.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Advanced responsibilities (for Tech II or higher distinction) include: (Yields premium pay per table below)
• Prior experience working in a relevant field
• Subject matter expertise in one or more systems or tools in the manufacturing process
• Advanced troubleshooting/problem solving capabilities
• Proficiency in navigating, following and developing SOPs with the ability to mentor others on those SOP’s

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

SOP mentoring

Manufacturing systems expertise

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay:$20 - $27/hour (at Tech I Level)

Benefits and Work/Life Balance:

-Robust Medical, Dental and Vision for employees with generous employer contribution

-Company paid Short/Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance

-401k with up to 4% employer match

-Generous PTO and Sick Time accrual

-11 paid holidays per year

-Community garden and fun/engaging, people-first culture

-The opportunity to be innovative every day and grow with an emerging tech company

-A fun work environment with regular events and wellness opportunities

About the Opportunity

At Ascent, our technicians are the heart of what we do and what we build.Technicians are responsible for operating one of the machines we utilize to manufacture our solar cells, including handling basic troubleshooting of the equipment and performing routine maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Day-to-day operation and sustaining of equipment; including vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, and/or wet chemical deposition equipment.
• Work closely with process engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and management to ensure proper tool performance.
• Provide cross-team support as requested by management.
• Parts tracking and inventory control to achieve maximum uptime.
• Analyze tool data log activities and make recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Safety team to ensure regulatory compliance of tool.
• Support the handling of hazardous waste material in accordance with federal, state and local regulations; individuals will be trained (upon hire and annually) for the requirements of safe handling and proper disposal of any material deemed to be hazardous and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this activity.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Advanced responsibilities (for Tech II or higher distinction) include: (Yields premium pay per table below)
• Prior experience working in a relevant field
• Subject matter expertise in one or more systems or tools in the manufacturing process
• Advanced troubleshooting/problem solving capabilities
• Proficiency in navigating, following and developing SOPs with the ability to mentor others on those SOP’s