Tandem PV
Process Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $120k–$140k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Fremont, United States
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Tandem PV is seeking a Process Engineer to contribute to the development and scaling of thin-film vacuum deposition processes for next-generation solar panels. This role involves the full experimental cycle, from deposition to analysis, supporting both R&D and pilot manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong foundation in vacuum thin-film deposition techniques and data analysis.
What you'll do
- Design and execute experiments to optimize film properties.
- Analyze experimental data and contribute to follow-up experiment design.
- Characterize films using metrology techniques like ellipsometry and four-point probe.
- Support the scale-up of deposition processes.
- Troubleshoot hardware and process issues.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
What they're looking for
- Vacuum thin-film deposition (PVD/CVD)
- Data analysis (Excel, Google Sheets, Python, R, MATLAB, JMP, Origin)
- Ellipsometry
- Four-point probe
- DOE (Design of Experiments)
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- Troubleshooting
- SOP Development
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with vacuum thin-film deposition techniques such as sputtering, evaporation, or ALD.
- Walk me through your process for analyzing a dataset and drawing conclusions – what tools do you typically use?