R&D Technician, Thin Film Solution Processing

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! In this critical role, you will work closely with a team of engineers and technicians in our R&D laboratory to execute and develop thin film solution deposition processes. You will interface directly with your colleagues on other teams to develop and execute experimental plans to develop perovskite solar modules. To be great at this role, you will have: A can‑do attitude: To be a bit corny, you blaze a trail where there is none, rather than identify obstacles for others to clear. Comfort with uncertainty: You will often be operating in an environment requiring autonomy in judgment and action, and will need to identify, communicate, and execute on a plan and report when you identify issues. Flexibility: You have broad capabilities in the laboratory and can flex in several directions (at once, if need be) to solve multifaceted problems that defy disciplinary boundaries. An interest in learning: If you don’t know anything about our product, but want to live in a better world and are willing to learn from your coworkers and independently, we may have a place for you. A goal-oriented mindset: You come to work to achieve objectives, not check off items on a list. You’re focused on getting your work product past the goalpost, and you don’t put it down until you’ve done that. Pride in your work: You clean up after yourself; you take an extra few minutes to label or tidy or otherwise organize your space; you want to “do it right.” Communication skills: You can clearly communicate about what you did in the lab, or you can give a headline because your colleague is in a hurry. You are comfortable presenting to a group; you can balance frankness with tact and kindness. Qualifications: We can teach a lot, but there are some basics you’ll need to know to hit the ground running, that includes: Work experience that shows you are willing to push projects forward and work as a team to accomplish goals. Work in a scientific or engineering related industry with experience with solution processing of semiconductor thin films would be ideal, but not a requirement. Hands‑on laboratory experience is a plus. Able to take detailed and meticulous notes of processing conditions and observations when running experiments and processes. Driven to accomplish tasks towards producing solar modules and progressing as a larger team to make the high performing and durable perovskite modules. What we offer: 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. Tandem PV is a diverse, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tandem PV