Solar Cell and Module Yield Engineer, Silicon Valley, USA,

My client is a manufacturer and developer of high efficiency photovoltaic (PV) cells using crystalline silicon and are establishing manufacturing plants globally. As part of their expansion they are looking for a solar cell and module yield engineer to ensure that the high quality of cells and modules being manufactured is maintained.

Position Overview:

My client is looking for an experienced solar cell and module yield engineer to work from their base in Silicon Valley. You will be required to meet yield targets and innovate methods for optimising the yield and each individual process level. This position will require you to have experience in statistical analysis and interpretation and be able to communicate your findings accurately whilst leading yield improvement focus groups.

Responsibilities:

• ·         Define yield matrix for pilot lines and develop the framework for high-volume manufacturing yield control
• ·         Hit yield targets for overall product line and optimize yield at each step of the manufacturing process
• ·         Analyse extensive data sets to identify possible areas for yield improvement through statistical analysis.
• ·         Frequent use of statistical software such as JMP, SPC++
• ·         Adopt statistical methodology like 6 sigma, SPC and DOE.
• ·         Enable good manufacture flow in the pilot line or HVM (high-volume manufacturing) to maximize yield output.

Core Requirements:

• ·         Must educated to MSc level or above in electrical engineering, material science, physics, or chemical engineering
• ·         Will have 5-7 years experience in testing and analysis of yield in the solar or semiconductor industries
• ·         Must be familiar with the digital force gauge
• ·         Experience in JMP, SPC++, 6 sigma, SPC and DOE

General Requirements:

• ·         Will be based on the West Coast of America
• ·         Be willing to travel nationally and internationally when required

Key Words: Solar, PV, in JMP, SPC++, 6 sigma, SPC and DOE, Semiconductor, Crystalline Silicon, Quality/Reliability Testing, Cell, Module, Yield, Testing,  USA, West Coast

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