Description
Spectrolab, Inc., a leading provider of space solar power, is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to join their Process Engineering team at their manufacturing facility in Sylmar, CA.
As an Associate Process Engineer, you will provide sustaining process engineering support for the production of solar cell wafers and solar cell assemblies. You will maintain process control using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, troubleshoot process anomalies, and provide timely responses to manufacturing issues and needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide sustaining process engineering support for production of solar cell wafers and solar cell assemblies
- Maintain process control using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, troubleshoot process anomalies, understand operation of process equipment, and provide timely response to manufacturing issues and needs
- Interact closely with teams within the larger Operations group to achieve organisational goals
- Identify and execute continuous improvement and breakthrough new product or process ideas to reduce process cycle time, reduce product cost, and improve product performance
- Support Research and Development (R&D) activities associated with advancing solar cell technologies and reducing the cost of the products
- Embrace and foster a working culture where safety is a top priority
- Anticipate and drive innovative solutions to create value
- Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and take smart risks
- Maintain a productive sense of urgency
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 1+ years of experience working with semiconductor processing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the semiconductor (III-V, II-VI, or Si) industry
- Experience in semiconductor processing, solar cell devices, material characterisation and analytical techniques
- Experience with photolithography, thin film (metal and dielectric materials) deposition techniques, wet and dry etch processes, and high temperature annealing processes
- Experience with gated approach to process and product development and Aerospace industry material and qualification requirements
- Experience in programming with VBA, LabView, C, C+, C++, SQL
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical process control, and lean principles
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off
Salary Range: $98,600.00 - $133,400.00