Senior R&D Engineer to Epishine
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Job Summary
Do you want to shape the future of next-generation energy technology at a fundamental level At Epishine we are looking for a senior R&D profile who can bring new perspectives challenge existing assumptions and help translate advanced material and process insights into real scalable technology. This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity and wants to make a tangible impact on how cutting-edge innovation becomes reality.
About Epishine
Epishine is a Swedish energy impact company reimagining the capture of light with market leading printed organic solar cells. Our technology captures indoor light to make electronics self-powered making cables disposable batteries and unnecessary maintenance a thing of the past. At Epishine we foster a culture of collaboration creativity and innovation where we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our company is now growing and we are looking for more driven talents who want to grow and develop together with us! Go to to read more about Epishine and our vision.
The mission
You will work closely with our R&D Director Thomas and act as a senior technical contributor and sparring partner challenging assumptions and highlighting blind spots.
You will take ownership of selected R&D projects shaping direction defining experiments at a high level and ensuring progress from idea to validated results. Operating at the interface between innovation and execution you will help translate new concepts into solutions that work in practice and align with production needs.
You will be based in our headquarters in Linköping where we have both our offices factory and laboratory. You will be working closely with our entire R&D team and you report to our CTO.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for a highly experienced and intellectually curious R&D professional with a genuine passion for science and technology. You combine deep technical understanding with the ability to turn insights into action and you actively engage with your field beyond your day-to-day work whether through writing discussions or continuous exploration.
You likely have:
A PhD in physics materials science or a related field (ideally within third-generation semiconductor materials such as transistors perovskites or similar)
Around 10 years of experience working with advanced materials or processes in a relevant industry (e.g. photovoltaics semiconductors coatings or similar)
Experience working with emerging technologies where design rules are not yet fully established ideally in a start-up environment scaling new technology toward commercialization where you had the leading role in defining the technology
Had in-depth conversations and thought about solutions for the entire (up- and downstream) supply chain in previous positions solving complex problems in unexpected ways
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
An interest in the technology beyond the technical bordering the philosophical
As a person you are analytical and solution-oriented with the ability to understand complex problems and challenge assumptions. Having several thoughts in the head at the same time while optimizing a multidimensional landscape will be the natural state of your everyday work. You translate ideas into tangible outcomes communicate clearly and work effectively across teams. You are motivated by working at the frontier of technology and contributing to solutions with real-world impact.
What do we offer
At Epishine we offer the chance to be part of an exciting journey and the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable planet. Additionally we offer a secure employment with pension and insurance benefits yearly wellness allowance and a friendly company culture where collaboration innovation and sustainability are at our core.
Application procedure
Does this role sound exciting Then apply today! We go through applications continuously.
Good to know
We use psychometric tests such as personality and logic assessments as part of our recruitment process to ensure fairness and objectivity. These tests help us look beyond a CV and understand each candidates natural strengths problem-solving ability and working style. By using standardized assessments we create a more equal opportunity for all applicants reduce bias and make sure the role is a good match for both the candidate and the team.
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About Company
Epishine is a Swedish energy impact company, reimagining the capture of light with market leading printed organic solar cells.Our technology captures indoor light to make electronics self-powered, making cables, disposable batteries and unnecessary maintenance a thing of the past.
