Chief Cell Technologist, PV Systems
Core
Define and own the silicon PV cell architecture (TOPCon, HJT, or back-contact) and technology roadmap to power gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure, including loss-analysis frameworks and efficiency entitlement models.
Role type
Principal PV Cell Technologist (Strategy & Technical Direction)
Builds
Captive photovoltaic supply chain and gigawatt-scale compute infrastructure
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Photovoltaics / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Silicon PV cell technology expertise, cell architecture selection (TOPCon/HJT/back-contact), loss-budget analysis (recombination/optical/resistive), pilot-to-production transfer management, supplier co-engineering, multi-disciplinary R&D team leadership, efficiency and cost trajectory planning
Preferred skills
Experience with SunPower/Maxeon/Fraunhofer ISE/ISC Konstanz/UNSW, FEOC-clean supply chain exposure, back-contact architecture depth, pilot line buildout experience
Technologies
TOPCon, HJT, back-contact, passivation, contacts, device design
Responsibilities
Own the cell architecture selection and technology roadmap; Build the loss-analysis and efficiency entitlement framework; Direct the technical agenda of process, device physics, and characterization teams; Manage pilot line partnerships and technology transfer strategy; Set cell procurement specs and drive supplier co-engineering
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic ownership
