Silicon Specialist Engineer
Vesuvius

Engineering

Location: Nord pas de Calais Region: Europe Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Full-time

Job description:

•          The Silicon Specialist Engineer will lead and drive efforts to identify & analyse processes linked to the crystallisation of silicon material in the field of Photovoltaic applications.

•          Successful projects will contribute to make Vesuvius products the best added value for our customers worldwide.

•          We are looking for an enthusiastic self starter who is eager to sharpen its engineering skills and keen to execute and lead on a portfolio R&D projects in cooperation with Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality Departments.

•          To work with Vesuvius team in order to meet projects objectives in a respected timing.

•          This position will report to the R&D Director

Job responsibilities:

•          Understand customer needs and expectations

•          Develop material & process solutions answering polysilicon market evolution

•          Build experts network ( material suppliers, consultants, customers, ....) in the Solar Industry in order to be always at the latest technology findings

•          Prepare analysis and recommendation for the process and market

•          Follow-up introduction of new products / services / concepts from definition, testing to validation

•          Develop presentation to communicate progresses and results on projects to the worldwide team

•          Enhance overall ability to succeed at cost reduction initiatives for Vesuvius and its customers for the benefit of the industry Value Chain.

Qualifications required:

•          University Degree in Material Sciences, Chemistry or Metallurgy

•          2-3 years working experience in silicon ingot growing, shaping, wafering or solar cell industry.

•          Fluent in both spoken and written English. Additional language is a plus.

•          Technical skills including problem-solving, statistical data analysis and design of experiment is essential

•          Experience technical project as Leader or Coordinator in Asia is a plus

Personal qualities and Value :

•          Ability to work in a cross functional team

•           Interpersonal effectiveness –Build and maintain    relationships at all levels of the organization and outside the organization that are based on mutual trust and respect

•           Dynamic and committed with proactive working attitude.

•           Strong passion for process improvement.

•           Willing to travel worldwide if required

We offer:

•          An exciting new position in an international, world-leading company

•          Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development

•          Competitive remuneration

•          Annual base salary: depending on qualifications and background

Job location

•          FRANCE – Nord pas de Calais – Feignies (59)

Vesuvius is the world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of high performance specialty ceramics, refractory products, and services for demanding industrial applications Vesuvius has over 11000 employees in over 35 countries.