Laser Processing Engineer

Specific Responsibilities:

• Obtain tooling and process requirements from the solar module engineering team.
• Develop tool designs and implement them in CAD drawings.
• Prepare CAD drawings per machine shop requirements.
• Fabricate and start up the tools, develop process recipes.
• Follow company documentation requirements.
• Occasionally assist with other tasks and running production lots.
• Work in close collaboration with all solar cell and solar module engineers to improve the performance of solar modules.
• Work with automation equipment manufacturers to transition the developed tools and processes to a new mass production line.
• Create SOPs and train tool operators. 
• Follow safety requirements and prevent accidents. 
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Your Background:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields. 
• Knowledge of CAD systems (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to build new processing tools from scratch.
• Ability to work in a class 1,000 clean room environment. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment. 
• Strong analytical skills, basic data analysis and presentation, clear communication. 
• Positive attitude. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following -
• Ph.D. and 1 year of directly related experience.
• Experience operating laser manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with building linear mechanical systems (3D printers, CNCs, lasers, etc.)
• Understanding of laser/material interaction.
• Experience with ultrafast lasers for manufacturing.
• Experience with laser galvanometers and optics.
• Experience with Direct Machine Control software.
• Experience in performing image analysis.
• Basic understanding of computer programming - C languages, and/or Python
• Basic understanding of sensors and data acquisition.
• Experience performing design of experiments (DOE’s) and statistical analysis.
• Leadership experience.

Our Benefits:

• Generous, high-quality medical, dental and vision coverage on day one of employment
• A minimum of 20 days PTO and 10 paid holidays annually
• 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance