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Jun 15, 2009
Photovoltaic Device Scientist
Sun Chemical
Location:
Carlstadt
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NJ
Region:
North America
Job Category:
R & D |
Position Type:
Full-time |
Position Title: Photovoltaic Device Scientist
Department: Global Electronic Materials Technology
Division: Technology / Growth Initiatives
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director – Global EM Technology group
Division Mgr: Vice-President Growth Initiatives
Direct Reports: None
Indirect Reports: 0 – 4 (including technicians, co-ops/interns)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Photovoltaic (PV) Device Scientist is responsible for supporting the Electronic Materials team with all aspects of device characterization. The scientist defines test structures,sets up and conducts the characterization and testing of photovoltaic devices related to Electronic Materials products. He/she interfaces closely with the formulation scientists to help establish structure-properties relationships between ink formulation, processing conditions and solar cell performance. As part of his/her role, the device scientist will develop processing guidelines for Sun’s PV products and help optimize the value proposition through experimentation and computer simulation. He/she will interact with customers to
organize trials and testing, review product performance, and discuss processing guidelines, test structures and methodologies. He/she will help develop the technical datasheets and product support material to articulate the value proposition for Sun’s new products. As part of this role, the device scientist will also investigate next generation cell structures and help Sun identify future Electronic Materialopportunities associated with these structures.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / JOB RESPONSIBILITES
1. Leads the characterization efforts of electronic
material devices especially solar cells.
2. Leverages expertise in solar cell and device
construction to help create product technology
roadmaps for existing and future device architectures
3. Develops test methods, structures/patterns and leads
device testing using internal or external capabilities.
4. Establish structure properties relationships between
materials and device performance
5. Perform statistical measurement system analysis and
help reduce variability by developing new SOPs
6. Work closely with the formulation scientists in order
to help test and improve product performance
7. Organize benchmarking of competitive materials and
coordinate device printing and testing using customer
substrates and/or test patterns.
8. Selects and organizes installation of new equipment
related to device construction and/or testing.
9. Participate in the formulation development efforts for
new materials, formulations and processes through
experimentation and/or computer simulation work.
10. Organize testing to support the creation of product
datasheets and interface with customers regarding the
electrical performance of our products.
11. Uses DfSS methodology and tools. Documents
assigned projects and hours in SunGPM and ensures
project milestones are achieved in a timely manner.
12. As needed, works closely with partner companies to
advance the development of products or processes.
13. 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.
14. Researches and analyzes open literature and patents
related to the products or processes related to the
assigned projects, and identify patent opportunities.
15. 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 inorganic solar cell development
· Applied knowledge of Solar cell and Circuit simulation
software such as PC1D and/or DESSIS.
· 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
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials
Science/Engineering. Electrical Engineering training or a
formal degree is desirable.
3+ yrs of R&D experience in photovoltaic devices (c-Si and/or
thin film PV such as CIGS and CdTe) including construction,
characterization and testing. Additional experience with solar
cell simulation/modeling is strongly preferred.
Additional experience with PCB design and testing,
semiconductor and logic device structures and characterization
(TFT and CMOS) is a plus.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Technology Director:
Help technology leader develop product roadmaps, MGAP
and MGPP, device cost models for Electronic Materials.
Provide regular updates on test capabilities and testing results.
- Photovoltaic R&D team:
Work closely with team to develop materials with strong value
propositions and lead device building/characterization efforts.
- Cross-Functional Leaders and Customers:
Help articulate our value proposition in datasheets and
interface with customers regarding electrical performance of
our products and test results / benchmarking.
Department: Global Electronic Materials Technology
Division: Technology / Growth Initiatives
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director – Global EM Technology group
Division Mgr: Vice-President Growth Initiatives
Direct Reports: None
Indirect Reports: 0 – 4 (including technicians, co-ops/interns)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Photovoltaic (PV) Device Scientist is responsible for supporting the Electronic Materials team with all aspects of device characterization. The scientist defines test structures,sets up and conducts the characterization and testing of photovoltaic devices related to Electronic Materials products. He/she interfaces closely with the formulation scientists to help establish structure-properties relationships between ink formulation, processing conditions and solar cell performance. As part of his/her role, the device scientist will develop processing guidelines for Sun’s PV products and help optimize the value proposition through experimentation and computer simulation. He/she will interact with customers to
organize trials and testing, review product performance, and discuss processing guidelines, test structures and methodologies. He/she will help develop the technical datasheets and product support material to articulate the value proposition for Sun’s new products. As part of this role, the device scientist will also investigate next generation cell structures and help Sun identify future Electronic Materialopportunities associated with these structures.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / JOB RESPONSIBILITES
1. Leads the characterization efforts of electronic
material devices especially solar cells.
2. Leverages expertise in solar cell and device
construction to help create product technology
roadmaps for existing and future device architectures
3. Develops test methods, structures/patterns and leads
device testing using internal or external capabilities.
4. Establish structure properties relationships between
materials and device performance
5. Perform statistical measurement system analysis and
help reduce variability by developing new SOPs
6. Work closely with the formulation scientists in order
to help test and improve product performance
7. Organize benchmarking of competitive materials and
coordinate device printing and testing using customer
substrates and/or test patterns.
8. Selects and organizes installation of new equipment
related to device construction and/or testing.
9. Participate in the formulation development efforts for
new materials, formulations and processes through
experimentation and/or computer simulation work.
10. Organize testing to support the creation of product
datasheets and interface with customers regarding the
electrical performance of our products.
11. Uses DfSS methodology and tools. Documents
assigned projects and hours in SunGPM and ensures
project milestones are achieved in a timely manner.
12. As needed, works closely with partner companies to
advance the development of products or processes.
13. 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.
14. Researches and analyzes open literature and patents
related to the products or processes related to the
assigned projects, and identify patent opportunities.
15. 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 inorganic solar cell development
· Applied knowledge of Solar cell and Circuit simulation
software such as PC1D and/or DESSIS.
· 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
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials
Science/Engineering. Electrical Engineering training or a
formal degree is desirable.
3+ yrs of R&D experience in photovoltaic devices (c-Si and/or
thin film PV such as CIGS and CdTe) including construction,
characterization and testing. Additional experience with solar
cell simulation/modeling is strongly preferred.
Additional experience with PCB design and testing,
semiconductor and logic device structures and characterization
(TFT and CMOS) is a plus.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Technology Director:
Help technology leader develop product roadmaps, MGAP
and MGPP, device cost models for Electronic Materials.
Provide regular updates on test capabilities and testing results.
- Photovoltaic R&D team:
Work closely with team to develop materials with strong value
propositions and lead device building/characterization efforts.
- Cross-Functional Leaders and Customers:
Help articulate our value proposition in datasheets and
interface with customers regarding electrical performance of
our products and test results / benchmarking.
Sun Chemical, the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, is a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets. 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 photovoltaics 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 the development of products and processes supporting growth in current and next generation photovoltaic technologies.
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