Headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, Ambient Photonics' mission is to enable our customers to offer best-in-class products, features, and user experience with our unparalleled low-light photovoltaic technology. Ambient has solved both the low power density and high-cost problems of legacy low light PV technologies and has created the world's most powerful low light energy harvesting photovoltaic cells- making endless power for loT electronics a reality for the first time.
Position overview & purposeThe Chemical Engineer, Materials, position will work to characterize, scale and industrialize the production chemical and materials preparation processes at Ambient Photonics' first manufacturing facility. This Chemical Engineer will play a large role in qualifying first article production equipment and processes, as well as establishing process control methodologies and practices. They will demonstrate leadership during the start-up phase, working closely with our R&D group. Ongoing duties will include process optimization, reduced process variation, and cost reduction.
Essential duties & responsibilities- Developing Manufacturing Processes: Creating processes that minimize waste and enhance the quality of finished products.
- Monitoring and Testing: Overseeing the incoming materials and product testing processes throughout all phases of production.
- Safety Procedures: Developing and implementing safety procedures for staff working with hazardous materials.
- Equipment Design: Designing, planning, and implementing the layout of manufacturing equipment to optimize production and reduce costs.
- Process Development: Conducting research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes.
- Cost Analysis: providing data for cost analysis reports, especially for chemical waste stream.
Knowledge, skills & abilities - Previous experience in process intensive manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge and ability to set up and qualify precision dispensing equipment.
- Knowledge of curing processes and temperature profiling.
- Knowledge of Reliability and Accelerated Life Testing methodologies.
- Project management skills.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with SPC, DOE, PFMEA process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously.
Basic qualifications & competencies - B.S. degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
- A minimum of 2-5 years relevant work experience in Chemical Engineering.
- Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., Ambient Photonics does not provide visa sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications & competencies - Industrial experience in similar position in a manufacturing environment such as PCBA, photovoltaics, IC, or hard disk.
- Direct experience with screen printing process ownership.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Physical demands and working environment - Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to <50 pounds .
- Occasional prolonged periods of standing .
TravelStatementThe qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.
This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment. Ambient Photonics reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. At Ambient Photonics, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Ambient Photonics is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
