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Metrology Engineer

Tandem PV

Tandem PV

Software Engineering
San Jose, CA, USA
Posted on Nov 21, 2024
At Tandem PV we are a team of people who are passionate about building a more sustainable world by bringing more cost effective solar panels onto the market. We’re scaling metal-halide perovskite solar technology to make best-in-class mechanically stacked tandem modules. We have built efficient, durable cells, monolithic multi-cell submodules, and packaged modules with our scalable, low-cost process. Our next focus is expanding our team, acquiring production tools, and building a pilot manufacturing facility. Sounds like a lot, right? It is, and that’s why we need you to join the team!

As a Metrology Engineer, you’ll play a key role on the R&D team creating consistency in our testing processes, building set ups, and collecting data to feed back into the R&D process. This is a crucial next step in our growth and ability to scale as a company.

To stand out in this role, you will:

  • You’ll use various metrology techniques to measure samples, including : JV, EL, PL, Microscopy, Suns-Voc, TRPL, etc.
  • Build consistent testing hardware and software setups, then process small scale modules through those setups in a fashion that allows for clean data reads and outputs to the team.
  • Maintain all wiring and assembly gear in a way that ensures cleanliness, consistent connection, and maintenance for long term use will result in clean data and usable metrology to confidently share our success with customers.
  • Preparation is key in tests! You’ll get samples ready for all durability testing; that means lamination, edge seal cutting, glass cutting, cleaning, etc. You’ll be responsible for every step of the process.
  • Throughout the durability process, we’ll need you to maintain samples on durability tests; Pulling samples and processing them as needed.

Qualifications

  • We can teach a lot, but there are some basics you’ll need to know to hit the ground running, that includes:
    • Experience with electronics in testing environments
    • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting metrology tools
    • Hands on lab experience - including knowledge of safety in a wet chemistry environment and safe use of hazardous materials
  • Key skills that will help you accelerate in this role include:
    • A creative and curious approach to problem solving
    • Systems thinking - seeing each part/piece as a part of something bigger, piecing everything together for smooth connections and hand offs.
    • Verbal and written communication skills are crucial - they also make for a safer and more efficient environment
  • If you happen to have these skills- it’ll put you ahead of the game!
    • Python programming experience
    • Experience working in a solar company
What we offer:

An awesome team of dedicated technologists changing the way the world is powered! If that’s not enough, we’ll take good care of you and your family with:

  • Flexible PTO
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term & Short-term Disability
  • Parental leave
  • Meaningful equity

Tandem PV uses perovskite & silicon mechanically-stacked tandems to upgrade silicon solar panels, sharply decreasing installed systems costs, significantly increasing module manufacturing profit margins, and opening up vast new solar markets in the US and worldwide. TPV was co-founded by Stanford PhDs Colin Bailie and Chris Eberspacher; is advised by industry experts from Corning, First Solar, Vivint Solar, and Kateeva; has raised more than $15M in private funding; and has been awarded $8M in R&D grants from the Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, etc.

We are a team of people who are passionate about building a more sustainable world by delivering a new generation of solar panels to the market. We are constantly growing and are always looking for dedicated, hardworking, and empathetic teammates.

Tandem PV is a diverse, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.