Head of Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the team of engineers and technicians to meet Solestial manufacturing goals.
• Train team members, provide the means for constant skill development and motivate personal improvements.
• Establish an excellent safety record and maintain a culture where safety is a top priority.
• Meet company quality and schedule goals to ensure timely delivery of high performing product to the customers.
• Oversee supply chain organization to ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
• Oversee equipment maintenance team to avoid equipment downtime and ensure process quality.
• In charge of all aspects of manufacturing from receiving and inspection the starting silicon wafers to testing and shipping the final solar modules.
• Execute Solestial baseline manufacturing flow to fabricate thin solar cells and modules.
• Work with the Head of Quality to ensure product quality is met and yield losses are minimized.
• Work in close collaboration with R&D Department to transfer new processes, materials and design in production.
• Continuously looking for improvements to minimize manufacturing cost, improve yields and reduce equipment down time.
• Provide regular production status updates to working groups, management and in support of progress reports.

Your Background:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or physical science field. Masters or PHD Preferred.
• Solid technical background with 10+ years in solar, semiconductor or PCB industries.
• +5 years experience leading manufacturing teams (ideally >10 people)
• Knowledge of semiconductor process steps including wet etching, vacuum deposition, laser scribing, laser film ablation, photolithography and electroplating.
• Familiarity with silicon solar cell and solar module manufacturing processes is a strong plus.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage large teams of engineers and technicians.
• Problem-solving mindset, ability to diagnose and solve production related problems associated with materials, equipment, people and facilities.
• Ability to disseminate complicated technical information in emails, slides and verbally.
• Process-oriented, flexible with change, comfortable working in a less-structured startup environment

Our Benefits:

• A competitive compensation package including equity
• 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
• A positive, supportive, and passionate team!