Plasma Deposition Scientist (W/M)
Dow Corning Europe SA

R & D

Location: Seneffe Region: Europe Job Category: R & D

Position Type: Full-time

The jobholder will assist in the development, application and evaluation of next generation solar materials and processes for Si solar cell manufacturing. He/she will be an integral part of a Solar Cell Application Center team, located in Seneffe Belgium, dedicated to developing new material and process solutions for current and emerging silicon solar cell structures.

The jobholder will be responsible for the development of thin-film coatings for silicon solar cells from Si-based precursors by novel plasma deposition processes.

His/her role emphasis will be put on functional coatings for light management and conversion efficiency improvements in Si solar cells. This project will demand a fundamental understanding of the novel plasma technology, the optimization of the process parameters to lead to the desired film performances and the understanding of precursor’s decomposition mechanisms.

-         has a PhD degree (or equivalent experience) in physics, physical chemistry, material science or engineering

-         has at least three years expertise in the field of thin-film plasma deposition technologies.

-         has experience and expertise in analytical science. Experience in photovoltaic, electronics devices, optics, nanotechnologies is an asset.

-         is able to work in clean-room environment and in materials preparation, application and testing

-         has knowledge and practice in statistics and design of experimentation.

-         has analytical and conceptual abilities, a scientific approach to problem solving and out-of-the box thinking

-         has good organizational skills and flexible attitude

-         has proficient project leader and a team oriented and co-operative approach.

-         has excellent communication skills as well as the ability to leverage internal and external capabilities

-         shows optimism and enthusiasm for the field with a high level of motivation

-         is fluent in English . The knowledge of French is an asset.

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Dow Corning Corporation (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services via the companys DOW CORNING� and XIAMETER� brands. Dow Corning is a joint venture equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Cornings annual sales are outside the United States. Dow Cornings European headquarter is located in Seneffe, Belgium. The Seneffe site was established in 1970 and employs about 600 people today. It is home to commercial, administrative, research & development, and production activities serving a wide range of industries including solar, wind, automotive, construction, detergent, cosmetic, textile and paper. More than 95% of the products manufactured in Belgium are exported world-wide.