Formulation Chemist Al (Aluminum) and Ag (Silver) conductive pastes - Photovoltaics
Sun Chemical Corporation-Member of the DIC Group

R & D

Location: Carlstadt : NJ Region: North America Job Category: R & D

Position Type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The formulation chemist - Photovoltaics (PV) is responsible for supporting the Electronic Materials team with all aspects of metallization paste formulation and characterization. The chemist defines formulations, sets up, performs and manages the execution of experiments. He/she is also responsible for organizing the characterization of the metallization pastes and coordinating the device testing respectively with the Analytical group and the PV device characterization team. He/she interfaces closely with the other scientists to help establish structure-properties relationships between ink formulation, processing conditions and solar cell performance. Working in collaboration with the process engineer, the formulation scientist develops manufacturable products that can be scaled to pilot and industrial production. As part of his/her role, the formulation chemist will develop technical datasheets and processing guidelines for new formulations and write technical reports illustrating performance and value proposition. He/she will work with the Process Engineering team to scale-up the new formulations and arrange the sampling of experimental products. As part of this role, the chemist will also investigate materials for next generation solar cell structures and help Sun develop a multi-generation product plan and material IP position.

• Research and formulate electronic material products especially photovoltaic metallization pastes.
• Develops experimental plans, test methods, and characterization strategy.
• Establish structure properties relationships between materials and device performance
• Works closely with the device characterization team in order to test and improve product performance. Organize reverse-engineering and benchmarking of competitive materials and coordinate device testing using customer substrates and/or test patterns.
• Interacts with vendors to identify and secure suitable source of raw materials or equipment.
• Develops product datasheets, processing guidelines and technical reports. Collaborates with the Regulatory group to produce product MSDS.
• Uses DfSS methodology and tools. Documents assigned projects and hours in SunGPM and ensures project milestones are achieved in a timely manner.
• As needed, works closely with partner companies and key raw material suppliers to advance the development of products or processes.
• Publishes reports and/or presentations at regular intervals on assigned work projects. Document experimental work in a lab notebook using best practices to ensure that notebook may be used.
• Researches and analyzes open literature and patents related to the products or processes related to the assigned projects, and identify patent opportunities.
• Follows all ISO and Safety procedures to ensure compliance and help develop new SOP’s as required.

ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES / FUNCTION-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

·          Proven experience with PV metallization pastes formulation

·          Applied knowledge of solar cells and device testing.

·          Project Management

·          Excellent presentation skills

·          Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional team

·          Excellent analytical / problem solving skills

·          Ability to prioritize tasks and develop/follow milestone plan

·          Experience in DoE and Measurement System Analysis

·          Understanding of IP processes

·          Skilled in public and patent literature searching

·       Masters or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science/Engineering with

·       5+ years of experience in product formulation.

·       At least 2 yrs of R&D/industrial experience in metallization paste formulation for crystalline Si solar cells.

·       Experience with back surface metallization paste formulation is preferred.

·       Six-Sigma Black Belt experience would be a plus.

Help technology leader develop product roadmaps, MGAP and MGPP, and cost models for Electronic Materials products. Provide regular update on experimental plan, status & results.

- Photovoltaic R&D team:

Work closely with team to develop materials with strong value propositions and lead metallization paste development efforts.

- Cross-Functional Leaders and Applications team:

Help articulate our value proposition, processing guidelines, sampling and field testi

Sun Chemical, A member of the DIC Group, the worlds largest producer of printing inks and pigments, is a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets. Our parent company, DIC Corporation, is a 638M yen sales conglomerate leading diversified specialty chemicals companies and the core of the DIC Group, a multinational organization comprising more than 200 companies in approximately 60 countries worldwide. DIC has capitalized on its extensive technological expertise to establish itself as a global powerhouse in printing inks and organic pigments, among others. DIC is redoubling its efforts to develop innovative, high-performance products that respond to market needs, in line with its management vision, "Color and Comfort by Chemistry." As a responsible corporate citizen, DIC is also working to contribute, through its operations, to environmental and social sustainability. With annual sales over $3.5 billion and 10,000 employees, Sun Chemical operates in 110 countries worldwide. Leveraging 50 years of experience as a supplier to the printed circuits industry, Sun Chemical has recently commercialized a range of new products for membrane switch, RFID and photovoltaic markets. Through an ongoing commitment to developing innovative products that provide value to our customers, Sun Chemical is investing in facilities and technologies targeted at the evolving printed electronics market. Sun Chemical is looking for talented individuals to join the Global Electronic Materials Technology group and participate in this exciting growth initiative. We offer the potential to work in an entrepreneurial growth initiatives in printed electronic and PV cell technology products but also on future generation technologies such as thin film and OPV, from concept to R&D and through commercialization. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group B.V., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. The Daniel J. Carlick Technical Center is located in Carlstadt, New Jersey. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.sunchemical.com