Integrated Photovoltaics, Inc

Isreal
Posted on 02/20/2012
Expires on 05/15/2012
Job Type: Full Time

Crystalline Silicon PV R&D Scientist/Engineer – IPV Israel

Job Description:

This position is for a researcher who has the knowledge and experience to drive the development of highest performance devices fabricated from crystalline silicon wafers. It assumes an ability to develop, manage, and execute a well-developed research plan that supports the company’s technical roadmap. Knowledge of solar cell design, together with fabrication processes and procedures, is essential; ability to develop and champion improved processes is expected. Demonstrated ability to develop new and innovative toolsets is a significant plus. Proposal development and research contract management, including document development and interaction with external partners, are part of this position. The scientist/engineer works out of the Israeli R&D center in a multi-national team consisting of device and process engineers and technicians, and reports to IPV’s Senior Scientist located in IPV’s San Jose, CA office.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Identify innovative ideas to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of silicon solar cells. Create and present technical proposals.

·       Lead a high-performance, fast response, data-driven experimental program.

·       Act as project manager for individual projects that feed into the technical roadmap.

·       Collaborate with consultants and external research partners.

·       Optimize device design using PC1D and other analytical and modeling tools.

·       Perform standard and innovative solar cell processes.

·       Safely perform all wet chemical processing, including chemicals common to crystalline silicon and thin-film solar processes.

·       Document and communicate plans, status, and results of R&D projects in written reports and verbal presentations. Participate in technical proposal writing.

·       Work together with process and test tool suppliers to improve equipment design, test new tools, and drive improvements.

Job Requirements:

·        MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.

·       Practical knowledge of the physics and engineering of silicon and/or of thin-film solar cells.

·       At least 2 years of hands-on experience with the technology, processes and materials used to fabricate and test silicon and/or thin-film solar cells.

·       Demonstrated ability with process development and improvement.

·       Experience with PC1D cell model and/or other design and analysis programs.

·       Proficient in basic statistics, data analysis, and design-of-experiments.

·       This position is in IPV’s Israeli office. Some travel to San Jose, CA and partners’ locations (globally) will be required.