Senior Process Technician
Senior Process Technician
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About the company
At Swift Solar our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has a vast untapped potential to power our lives fuel economies and strengthen supply chains while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is todays solar technology is good but its not good enough.
Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile enabling applications ranging from space solar to utilityscale power generation.
Swift Solar is a missionfocused startup supported by the US government and backed by worldclass investors.. Its a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market and were in it for the long haul together. Join our extraordinary team who is building the cuttingedge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.
A day in the life
As a Process Technician at Swift you will be a core team member ushering our company to the next stage of development by helping operate and optimize our new research projects. You will specialize in running thinfilm deposition tools to make sure the team maintains a high throughput and a reliable and scalable process. Working at an earlystage startup you will have the opportunity to get involved in many aspects of the companys technical development and internal operations.
On a typical day you will review experimental plans with Swifts process engineers and scientists execute these plans document the experiments in detail and share your results to other team members involved in the process. You will be responsible for documenting and reporting any observations made during operation helping evaluate the data and suggesting improvements to followup experiments. As you become familiar with our tools your job will involve managing and communicating supply needs workflows results and tool output. Maintaining organized accurate records of the processes and recipes communicating your work and managing your time effectively are key parts of the job.
As an early hire you will help craft Swifts culture and technical direction. As our team grows well expect you to help mentor and set an example for new team members. You will find many opportunities to grow your own skills and capabilities and we encourage you to take full advantage of them.
You might be a good fit if you...
- Have 5 years of handson experience working as a technician in a technical field
- Are able to work a 1:30pm10pm shift
- Are familiar with safety practices typical in a laboratory environment containing various chemicals
- Can follow standard operating procedures independently and adapt to complex and varying instructions
- Are eager to learn take initiative without prompt and are able to multitask to effectively manage your time
- Are kind empathetic conscientious and motivated to make an impact on climate change
A strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...
- Experience with solutionbased processes
- Experience with thin film deposition equipment operation and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of the basic vacuum technology concepts and fundamentals
- Experience working with powders or powdered materials in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
- Ability to work in shared digital logs and collaborate through cloudbased tools
The logistics
- Compensation: Competitive package including pay equity and benefits
- Expected Pay Range: $32.69 $49.52 per hour $3 per hour shift differential
- Ideal start date: May June 2025
- Job type: Fulltime Nonexempt OnSite 1:30pm10pm shift
- Location: San Carlos CA (Swift Solar HQ)
What youll love about Swift
- Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact.
- Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cuttingedge solar technology growth mindset; culture
- Thrive with benefits: Have 100 of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75 of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching clean commuter benefits and meaningful equity.
- Invest in your career: Youll grow your skills your network and your perspective at Swift. Well support you in attending conferences and taking online courses as long as you share your new insights with the team.
We acknowledge that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they dont meet all the criteria. If youre excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every qualification listed. Were eager to meet people from all backgrounds and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
If you believe in our mission but this isnt the right job for you were always looking for good people. Please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit send them this link. Thanks!
Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Hourly
