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Position: Senior Process Development Engineer

XeroCoat is a solar energy optical coating start-up that has developed a unique and low cost method of producing antireflection surfaces for solar panels and other glass and plastic substrates.  The Senior Process Development Engineer will join an international, entrepreneurial team of scientists, chemists and engineers who are experts in the field of solar and optical coatings, and will take the lead to design and implement custom equipment to help bring XeroCoat technology to market. 

As a highly visible member of the engineering team, the Senior Process Engineer will work with other cross-functional groups such as R&D, manufacturing, and product marketing, to develop next generation process modules on a lab scale, and then taking those designs into the manufacturing environment.

Description: Develop processes and hardware for manufacturing anti-reflection coatings on glass. These coatings will be used to enhance the throughput of solar panels and other devices. The ideal candidate will have a background in thin film coatings and equipment.  Experience with roll coating and spray coating is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Lead develop of new manufacturing processes that drive improvements in the production of AR coated glass
• Manage projects related to the commercialization of all processes related to the application of AR coating on glass
• Characterize and optimize processes for stability, performance, reliability and cost
• Interface with customers and aide equipment startup
• Identify opportunities for improvements in equipment design
• Interact with equipment engineers and suppliers to implement commercial coating equipment
• Using statistical methods identify parameters for manufacturing scale-up and carry out scale-up experiments
• Travel will be required to work with equipment vendors and customers

Core Competencies:

• Hands-on individual comfortable working with manufacturing equipment in a plant environment
• Statistical methods / design of experiments experience
• Organized and self driven
• Experience working with outside suppliers and technology partners
• Comfortable working individually or as part of a team
• Liquid film coating experience required

Requirements:

• Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences
• 5+ years experience in process and/or equipment development
• Knowledge of Engineering Techniques and Practices
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes
• Knowledge of statistical and modeling computer applications
• Able to analyze complex problems and develop solutions or approaches to resolve
• Able to effectively communicate technical results
• Able to influence technical decisions