Glass Scientist for Solar Energy Industry Company in NC
By Brett Bumeter - 12.06.2008
Description:
As the Glass Scientist, you will be responsible for the R&D associated with the glass components associated with the high concentration photovoltaic solar cell module including the backplane, top panel and all optical elements. The candidate will work with a dynamic team of Engineers and partners engaged in this exciting and multi-disciplinary field and will report directly to the Vice President of Technology.
Benefits:
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
Requirements
This highly motivated team player will possess an advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent and 5+ years of industry experience with flat panel glass products. The individual must be technically strong and have experience developing processes or products intended for use in manufacturing. Experience in the flat panel display or equivalent industry is highly desirable. Strong communication skills required.
Company
Headquartered near Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina, Semprius, Inc. is commercializing an innovative process for printing high performance single crystal semiconductors on a wide range of substrates including glass, flexible or rigid plastic and other semiconductor materials. Our technology offers an unparalleled ability to create novel devices and systems by liberating the semiconductor from its traditional rigid substrate. We are developing capabilities suitable to a wide range of applications and are creating partnerships to bring novel products to market. Our mission is to make HCPV power generation competitive with fossil fuels which opens a multi-billion dollar market.
The solar industry is growing at an unprecedented rate and is demanding the highest performance solar modules at the lowest possible cost. Semprius has developed unique technology licensed from the University of Illinois which is capable of massively parallel transfer printing small solar cell chips onto a glass solar panel at very low cost. The technology enables the use of very high performance multi-junction III-V compound semiconductor solar cells. We are seeking a Glass Scientist to join our team!
Relocation:
Negotiable
Location:
Raleigh, NC
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