GenX PV - Research & Development Role - Solar Junction Box

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research & Innovation:

- Conduct research on advanced PV materials (e.g., perovskites, TOP Con, HJT, tandem cells).

- Explore new solar cell architectures and module design improvements.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify innovation opportunities.

2. Product Development:

- Design and develop prototypes of solar cells and modules.

- Optimize manufacturing processes such as wafer production, cell fabrication, lamination, and encapsulation.

- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and materials engineers to improve overall module performance.

3. Testing & Performance Analysis:

- Perform lab tests on cells, modules, and components (IV curves, thermal cycling, UV exposure, mechanical load tests).

- Analyze degradation mechanisms and reliability issues.

- Use simulation tools (e.g., PVsyst, COMSOL, MATLAB) to model performance and validate designs.

4. Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure new designs meet international PV standards (IEC 61215, IEC 61730, UL).

- Support qualification testing and certification processes.

- Work with QA teams to implement testing protocols and quality improvements.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work with manufacturing teams to transfer new technologies into production.

-Support supply chain teams in material evaluation and vendor assessments.

-Collaborate with product management to align R&D initiatives with market needs.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

- Prepare technical reports, research papers, and project documentation.

- Present findings to leadership, engineering teams, and external stakeholders

- Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and prototypes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Renewable Energy, or related field (PhD preferred for senior roles).

- Strong understanding of semiconductor physics and PV cell technologies.

- Experience with solar cell fabrication, characterization, or module manufacturing

- Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., COMSOL, SCAPS, PVsyst, MATLAB).

- Knowledge of PV reliability standards and environmental testing.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental skills.

Preferred Experience:

- Hands-on experience with cleanroom processes (CVD, PVD, lithography, etching, metallization).

- Experience with advanced PV technologies (perovskite, tandem cells, bifacial modules).

- Background in materials characterization (SEM, XRD, Raman, EL/PL imaging).

- Understanding of manufacturing scale-up and process optimization.