REC Group – Principal / Senior Engineer, Interdigitated Back-contact (IBC) R&D Cell Technology

Company
REC Group
hyperscal.com
Designation
Principal / Senior Engineer, Interdigitated Back-contact (IBC) R&D Cell Technology
Date Listed
29 Apr 2025
Job Type
Entry Level / Junior Executive
Full/Perm
Job Period
Flexible Start - Flexible End
Profession
Others / General Work
Industry
Energy and Chemicals
Location Name
20 Tuas South Ave 14, Singapore 637312
Address
20 Tuas South Ave 14, Singapore 637312
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Allowance / Remuneration
$5,500 - 8,000 monthly
Company Profile

Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company with a strong footprint in North America, Europe and Asia. We are part of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Fortune Global 500 company that shares our passion for bold innovations that empower people with clean energy solutions and drive global energy transitions. A trusted partner for customers, consumers and employees, we are "Solar's most trusted"!

Job Description

This position is responsible for the development of interdigitated back-contact (IBC) solar cell technology for commercial production. The candidate to bring innovative ideas to enhance conversion efficiency while reducing processing costs and complexity. A strong background in semiconductor physics, thin film deposition, and experimental designs and analysis is essential. The individual will also design production line equipment for IBC technology and play a proactive role in staying updated on external solar cell technology advancements affecting the REC technology roadmap.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tasks
    • Develop the interdigitated back-contact cell based on the heterojunction technology.
    • Engage in setting the production equipment specifications
  • Safety
    • Always comply with the company's safety protocol
    • Participate in projects related to safety improvement
  • Communication and Presentation
    • Ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization
  • Others
    • Perform other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the degree of difficulty and involvement of the specific targets set in the department.

  • Keep up-to-date on new external developments on processes for silicon solar cells.
  • Develop a network in Singapore and abroad with experts in the field
  • Depending on the competencies developed, the engineer may be rotated to different departments

Qualifications

  • Minimum Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in an R&D or engineering department of solar/semiconductors/electronics industry.
  • Proven track record of developing new technologies and implementing them into pilot and/or mass production environment.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience on IBC cell processing and measurements
  • Expertise in efficiency loss analysis based on the measurements and characterization
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and through extended hours when needed to meet business commitments
  • Able to perform standing work for longer period of time when performing hands-on experiment
  • Readiness to travel
  • Proactive working attitude
  • Working experience in Solar/Semiconductors/Electronics R&D is required

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

  • Experience with advanced processes for high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells
  • Experience in using simulation software e.g. MatLab

Other Information

Company Location: REC Solar, 20 Tuas South Avenue 14 Singapore 637312
(Company transport available to/from selected locations islandwide.)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, thank you.

Application Instructions
Please kindly submit your application here: https://recgroup.recruiterpal.com/career/jobs/9oz9p

Kindly note that only applications submitted via the given job link will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

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