Principal/Senior Engineer, interdigitated back-contact R&D Cell Technology

Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company with a strong footprint in North America, Europe and Asia. We are part of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Fortune Global 500 company that shares our passion for bold innovations that empower people with clean energy solutions and drive global energy transitions. A trusted partner for customers, consumers and employees, we are "Solar's most trusted"!

This position is responsible for the development of interdigitated back-contact (IBC) solar cell technology for commercial production. The candidate to bring innovative ideas to enhance conversion efficiency while reducing processing costs and complexity. A strong background in semiconductor physics, thin film deposition, and experimental designs and analysis is essential. The individual will also design production line equipment for IBC technology and play a proactive role in staying updated on external solar cell technology advancements affecting the REC technology roadmap.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tasks
  • Develop the interdigitated back-contact cell based on the heterojunction technology.
  • Engage in setting the production equipment specifications

• Safety
  • Always comply with the company's safety protocol
  • Participate in projects related to safety improvement

• Communication and Presentation
  • Ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization

• Others

  • Perform other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the degree of difficulty and involvement of the specific targets set in the department.

• Keep up-to-date on new external developments on processes for silicon solar cells.

• Develop a network in Singapore and abroad with experts in the field

• Depending on the competencies developed, the engineer may be rotated to different departments

• Minimum Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an R&D or engineering department of solar/semiconductors/electronics industry.
• Proven track record of developing new technologies and implementing them into pilot and/or mass production environment.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience on IBC cell processing and measurements
• Expertise in efficiency loss analysis based on the measurements and characterization
• Ability to work with limited supervision and through extended hours when needed to meet business commitments
• Able to perform standing work for longer period of time when performing hands-on experiment
• Readiness to travel
• Proactive working attitude
• Working experience in Solar/Semiconductors/Electronics R&D is required

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Experience with advanced processes for high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells
• Experience in using simulation software e.g. MatLab

Company Location: REC Solar, 20 Tuas South Avenue 14 Singapore 637312
(Company transport available to/from selected locations islandwide.)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, thank you.