Specific Responsibilities to Include:

• Develop and implement conventional and cutting edge materials and process solutions to meet the requirements of solar modules, ensuring successful qualifications and performance.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of materials to meet design specifications, with a focus on polymers, adhesives, thermal interface materials, and insulation materials relevant to solar module systems.
• Create internal material specifications and develop process specifications that support manufacturing processes and ensure high-quality solar modules.
• Take the lead in coordinating testing activities, including method development, materials characterization, allowable generation, design validation, and hardware certification.
• Assist in supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations and improvements to ensure the availability of high-quality materials for solar module production.
• Contribute to the development of requirements and standard methodologies for solar module materials and processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials and processes engineering, preferably in the space or solar energy industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in materials selection, characterization, and testing - with an emphasis on polymers, adhesives, thermal interface materials, and insulation materials.
• Experience developing internal material specifications and process specifications in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in coordinating testing activities and managing testing programs for materials and processes.
• Familiarity with supplier selection, development, and evaluation processes.

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