CareerPlan

Process Technician

San Carlos, CAFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-10-21
On-site

Core

Run thin-film deposition and characterization systems to conduct experiments for developing efficient and reliable solar cells.

Role type

hands-on process technician (solar R&D)

Builds

next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells

Domain

renewable energy / solar technology

Required skills

operating thin-film deposition systems, handling delicate samples, lab safety, vacuum systems, gloveboxes, electronic test equipment, data analysis

Preferred skills

optimizing thin-film processes, materials characterization, Python/R/Igor/Origin/JMP, startup experience

Technologies

thin-film deposition systems, vacuum systems, gloveboxes, multimeter, oscilloscope, Python, R, Igor, Origin, JMP

Responsibilities

run experiments designed by R&D scientists, maintain lab equipment and facilities, take organized notes and report results, collaborate on process improvements

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC