Vice President (VP) of Technology, 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. They are currently looking for a VP of technology to work out of their office in Silicon Valley and coordinate the advancement in the cell efficiencies.

Position Overview:

My client is seeking a Vice President of Technology to coordinate the research and development efforts of crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency. This is a chance for a highly competent individual in the field to take a pioneering role as a VP of technology in a rapidly expanding organization with a solid foundation to build the company to be a market leader in solar PV cell efficiency.

Responsibilities

• ·         Run the pilot line and drive advancements in solar cell efficiency
• ·         Take on strategic hires and manage a team of lab technicians efficiently to deadlines specified
• ·         Use progressive manufacturing photovoltaic processes to advance the efficiency of PV (photovoltaic) cells
• ·         Apply scientific knowledge to innovate and apply advanced concepts to increase yield efficiencies
• ·         Draw reliable conclusions from project data.
• ·         Would be reporting directly to the CEO

Core Requirements:

• ·         The VP of Technology will be educated to MSc or PhD level in materials science, chemical engineering or physics.
• ·         Capable of taking on a leadership position and driving results
• ·         Must have extensive knowledge in the use of crystalline silicon (n and p doped variants) in a solar environment
• ·         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

General Requirements:

• ·         Be willing to work out of Silicon Valley
• ·         Must be passionate about driving advancements in solar cell efficiency and establishing the company as a Global market leader.

Keywords: Solar, PV, Photovoltaic, Silicon Valley, Crystalline Silicon, n-type / p-type silicon,

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