Imec performs world-leading research in nano-electronics. It leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium) and has offices in the Netherlands, Taiwan, US, China, Japan and India. Its staff of more than 1,950 people includes over 550 industrial residents and guest researchers.
The Solar Cell Technology Group at imec aims at developing low-cost scalable high-efficiency solar cell technologies, thereby leveraging maximally the supporting skills, present at imec around semiconductor physics, processing and analysis. This activity comprises about 80 people and is one of the strongest growing domains within imec. To support the research activities in the Photovoltaics group, we are currently looking with the help of Green Recruitment for a:
Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Principal Integration Researcher (m/f)
(Leuven, Belgium)
Job description:
- You develop advanced solar cell device structures and bring in your experience in process step development and process integration.
- You will work with colleagues in an international team developing new processes and process flows.
- You will bring in your own expertise and field of specialisation but will be also able to guide others with respect to process integration and execution of conclusive experiments.
- You will co-operate with your colleagues and project partners, and share and discuss your results with them.
- You will have responsibilities for individual process steps and corresponding equipment, and train process engineers on these processes and equipment.
- Planning, execution, documentation and interpretation of runs as well as optimising novel solar cell approaches are your strength.
- Ideally, you have a very strong background in one of the following topics:
- Surface passivation (PECVD, ALD, thermal oxidation) layer development and integration into complete process flows.
- B diffusion (emitters for n-type devices; BSF formation, local boron diffusion).
- Metal contact formation (Ni-Cu, Al alloying, paste development).
Your profile:
- You have a PhD degree in a technical field such as physics, electrical engineering, materials science or chemistry.
- You have at least 3 years expertise in the field of crystalline Si solar cell technology either in an industrial environment or in a leading research institute.
- You are experienced in setting up and executing solar cell experiments as well as analysing and interpreting the results of these experiments.
- You have a high level of motivation with good organizational skills and a flexible attitude.
- You are capable of working in a multidisciplinary research team with the ability to meet scheduled deadlines.
- You have strong communication skills, are a team player and have the ability to leverage internal and external capabilities by working closely with people from other technical disciplines.
Benefits
- A challenging adequately paid position in an advanced high-tech environment, in an international, interdisciplinary team.
- The opportunity to contribute to solar cell technologies that will have an impact on the society of tomorrow by addressing industrial applicability and relevance.
- Imec offers various training possibilities and social services, such as a company restaurant, the possibility of day care, and discounts in different sport clubs and shops.
Interested?
Send your CV to: mieke@greenrecruitment.eu or call me at: 02 333 09 90. All applications will be handled discreetly and confidentially.
