Solestial
Process Technician - Solar Module Manufacturing
About 1 month ago
About the Job
Your Mission:
- Build photovoltaic modules
- Operate tools and equipment safely to maintain quality and fulfill orders per direction of supervisor
- Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training, written procedures, and with direction provided by team members and supervisor
- Interact with equipment to monitor parameters and alarms. Characterize partially processed solar cells (Sinton lifetime, photoluminescence)
- Monitor process data & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control. Collect process data and maintain a record of work at the direction of the supervisor
- Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations
- Collaborate with the solar cell engineers on problem solving
- Provide good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes
- Work in a R&D manufacturing environment, often without direct supervision
- Perform mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices in our large-scale manufacturing line
- Follow safety requirements and prevent accidents
- Maintain clean work environment
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates of Science degree or higher in a STEM program preferred
- 3+ years of industry experience
- Hands-on experience assembling small, fragile parts and demonstrated dexterity
- Ability to spend the majority of time manually building modules in an environment where sitting/standing is required for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in a class 1,000 clean room environment
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, clear communication
- Positive attitude
- Previous experience working in a clean room environment (production or R&D), as well as, experience in solar or electronic manufacturing is a strong plus.
Our Benefits:
- Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
- PTO of 15 days + annual Holiday Break 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
- Your work will literally go to space!
About the Company

Solestial
<p>Solestial exists to deliver abundant energy in space. Our breakthrough technology is a silicon solar cell engineered for space to self-cure radiation damage under sunlight at operating temperatures as low as 65°C. Solestial solar cells are packaged in an ultrathin, low-mass, flexible solar power module designed to withstand up to 10 years in a variety of destinations in space. Our flexible solar power modules can be produced on automated machines resulting in lower costs than traditional III-V multijunction solar products.</p><p>From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s lunar settlements and services in space, Solestial’s innovative technology represents a paradigm shift for space solar; an affordable, scalable solution to power sustained development. Solestial is a US company manufacturing solar cells and flexible solar power modules in Tempe, Arizona.</p>
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