About Us: SunDrive is one of Australia's most exciting start-ups, operating in one of the world's most exciting spaces – renewable energy technology. We are on a mission to unlock Solar's full potential by revolutionising how solar cells are made, to unlock new heights of efficiency, and sustainability.
Founded in 2015 by two UNSW roommates, we have come a long way from the breakthrough made in their garage to producing the world's most efficient commercial-sized solar cell.
In 2022, we secured $21 million in our Series A funding round and are backed by some of Australia's top venture capital firms (Blackbird, Main Sequence, Virescent, and Mike Cannon-Brooke's private investment fund, Grok), tech founders, a former Australian Prime Minister, and the Australian Government.
About the Role: You will be part of a robust, agile, and dedicated team of 6 seasoned experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the Photovoltaics space. Some team members have been with SunDrive since its early days as a small team of 4, growing alongside our mission to revolutionise solar energy.
In this role, you'll report directly to our Head of Process Engineering and take on the optimisation and further development of our electroplating process & cell performance.
Your contributions will go beyond the day-to-day as you conduct hands-on experiments to refine electroplating techniques, manage electroplating waste disposal & work to facilitate the transfer of technological advancements to production.
You will focus on: Developing and optimising SunDrive's solar cell electroplating processes to maximise cell and process performance Qualifying novel electrochemistry for potential integration into SunDrive's pilot-scale processing sequence Developing electroplating waste management procedures (on-site treatment and disposal) Designing and undertaking experiments to optimise SunDrive's novel cell electroplating processes Characterising and analysing the performance of electroplating processes Facilitating the transfer of technology developments to SunDrive's pilot-scale production line and beyond Implementing and updating operating procedures for SunDrive's cell processing sequence Updating and assisting in the maintenance of SunDrive's documentation of processing materials Requirements: This role requires practical engineering experience or science expertise (materials science/chemistry) Undergraduate degree in engineering or chemical sciences, with materials science and engineering highly preferred Previous experience in electrodeposition (either in a lab or industrial setting) An understanding/experience of the solar cell processing sequence Ability to design, execute and analyse large processing experiments that characterize large numbers of individual solar cells Manufacturing experience, either in the solar industry or a relevant industry Experience in a start-up environment with a rapid technology development cycle would be advantageous Benefits @ SunDrive! Free Office Lunch and Snacks: With hard work comes a hungry team, and our team has access to free snacks, and refreshing drinks throughout the day including a free lunch on Wednesdays! Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential counseling offered to all employees (full-time, part-time and casual employment) and their immediate family members from the first day of employment with SunDrive. Learning & Development: AUD $500 per calendar year. Parental Leave: 13 weeks of leave at full pay for the primary caregiver; 6 weeks leave for the secondary caregiver; 6 weeks of parental bereavement leave at full pay for both primary and secondary caregivers. Transportation Allowance: Up to AUD $45 per week for public transport/tolls, 52 weeks per calendar year. Values @ SunDrive! Shoot for the sun: We are here to be world class at what we do. Egos at the door: Be loud about your mistakes but humble at what you're good at. Discomfort is a precursor for progress: We need to get comfortable doing things we've never done before, and to never cease to challenge what's possible: As an industry, a company and as individuals. Make a commitment, Keep a commitment: We are all counting on each other. Not receiving a reminder is a reminder you can be counted on. Additional Information: SunDrive Solar Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
SunDrive is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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