Solar PV(photovoltaic) Research and Development (R&D) Engineer : Atlanta, USA, $80k USD

My client is a global manufacturer and developer of high efficiency photovoltaic (PV) cells using crystalline silicon. They are currently looking for a solar PV research and development engineer to work out of their office in Atlanta. They are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to be involved in the development and advancement of their technology.

Responsibilities:

· Use progressive manufacturing photovoltaic processes to advance the efficiency of products

· Apply scientific knowledge to innovate and apply advanced concepts such as surface passivation by heterojunctions

· Draw reliable conclusions from project data.

· Work as part of an internal team and at times collaborate with external solar organisations.

· Design and optimise solar cell structures using PC1D

· Deal directly with hydrofluoric acid and phosphorus oxychloride

· Would be reporting to the Vice President of research and development (r&d) regularly

· Execute standard fabrication processes such as wafer cleaning and texturing

Requirements:

· A successful candidate will be educated to MSc or PhD level in materials science, chemical engineering or physics.

· Must have extensive knowledge in handling hazardous gasses such as ammonia and silane

· Have extensive experience using software such as PC1D

· Will have an understanding of the physics of operation of photovoltaic silicon solar cells and a working knowledge of the technology used to produce them

· Be willing to work out of Atlanta

· Be relied upon to work as part of a team and take the lead when necessary

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to the Environmental team on environmental@selbyjennings-solutions.com, call us on 00 44 207 019 4140, or visit www.selbyjennings-solutions.com. No PDFs please.