Rd&d Process Development Engineer

Maxeon Solar Technologies is a global leader in solar innovation. Built from 35 years of boundary-pushing solar innovation, Maxeon designs, manufactures, and sells industry-leading SunPower branded solar products. Maxeon is Powering Positive Change every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally.

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**Summary Role**:
Maxeon is seeking a world-class Research, Development, and Deployment (RD&D) Engineer based in Singapore. It is expected that most of this work will be carried out at a new state-of-the-art Maxeon RD&D Laboratory to be created in Singapore. Job responsibilities include research and development of new solar technology that pushes the limit of efficiency at a lower cost, working closely with Maxeon’s renowned US-based R&D team, and supporting existing teams in deploying and optimizing solar technology at Maxeon’s factories. This work is expected to include both cell and module technology development for Maxeon’s advanced product portfolio. The goal of these activities is to support Maxeon’s business objectives, including market expansion, with targeted advanced technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with US R&D and fab/modco teams to develop and help deploy advanced high efficient state of the art module products using next-generation manufacturing technologies
Deliver significant innovation that enhances Maxeon’s performance advantage, while reducing manufacturing costs and capital cost
Help develop company technology and product goals, plan technology projects and deliver these goals using the Maxeon business processes
Work closely with Maxeon organizations outside of the Singapore location
Optimize PV module manufacturing processes as well as develop and qualify new processes as required
Develop a manufacturable process for the non-conventional module with selected materials
Ensure that your project milestones and deliverables are met, delivered on time, and adhere to approved budgets
Provide excellent communication within Maxeon to facilitate tracking and coordinating technology and product development goals and milestones
Complies at all times with the Environment, Health and Safety, and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules, and regulations
Performs other duties may be assigned

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

**Minimum Qualifications**:
BS degree with at least 2 years additional relevant R&D experience or equivalent
Proven track record of significant advanced Solar PV innovation Strong process and characterization skills in solar modules
Knowledge of JMP or equivalent data analysis tool
Able to work in a lab environment, design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results
Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and the ability to solve cross-disciplinary problems
Quick learner, independent, able to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Willing to travel in Asia and US up to 40% of the time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred requirements
Experience in qualifying new processes
Proven record of working very effectively with multiple organizations both within a company and outside the company
PV technology R&D breadth encompassing both cell and module technology
Knowledge of highly accelerated life tests such as damp heat, thermal cycling, UV exposure, and lifetime modeling
Familiarity with solar cell factory production and solar panel manufacturing
Expert knowledge of PV module materials and composites
Knowledge of PV cell and module reliability, including modeling and testing
Demonstrates technical process/equipment expertise
Suggests alternative solutions to complex issues
Good understanding of people and project management principles
Knowledge of laboratory and equipment safety standards

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