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| Title | Photovoltaic Reliability Engineer |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
This member of the technical staff will explore factors affecting the durability and reliability of current and next generation thin-film photovoltaic materials and products. She/he will be required to develop a detailed understanding of the physical mechanisms that influence the long term performance of innovative CIGS solar panels. This function will require the design of experiments to evaluate PV panel and materials behavior through accelerated stress testing, and detailed analyses of the performance of the product in a range of outdoor environments. A portion of this work will be performed in collaboration with government, commercial and academic laboratories. This learning will be applied to develop and validate predictive reliability models. This engineer will work closely with materials and process development groups on the definition and qualification of next generation technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Identify electrical and physical parameters that are critical to the functionality of the product and ensure that they are measured accurately. • Design experiments to evaluate PV panel and materials behavior through accelerated stress tests (including on-going reliability testing at global manufacturing locations). • Provide detailed statistical analyses and interpretation of experimental results and concisely communicate findings to engineering and management. • Establish correlations and acceleration factors relating accelerated stress test results with actual performance of the product in the field for a range of operating environments. • Develop an understanding of the materials and design factors which influence the long term durability and reliability of the final product. • Develop and validate physical and/or parametric reliability models that may be used to estimate the long term performance of materials and the final product. • Assist in the development of comprehensive reliability qualification plans. • Participate in the analysis of field returns where reliability is in question. • Work closely with product and process development groups to assure continuous improvement in product reliability. • Present comprehensive evidence for the durability and reliability of products to potential customers and investors. • Influence the development of industry standards for PV durability and reliability. Job Requirements • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science. PhD preferred. • Prior experience in solar (CIGS, PV), semiconductor devices or high tech manufacturing environments is preferred. • Prior experience in reliability engineering is a plus. • Experience in Failure Analysis is a plus. • Able to work across cultures with global challenges. Minimum Qualifications • Technical Expertise • Communicates openly & effectively across diverse groups including all functions and global facilities. • Takes initiative to challenge the status quo in positive ways. • Has strong presentation & meeting management skills. • Knowledgeable in statistics, statistical analysis and design of experiments. • Experienced in data mining and analysis (SQL, JMP) • Able to operate effectively in a highly dynamic, fast moving environment. • Able to communicate complex topics to customers and non-technical audiences. |