The person in this role will lead development of a production manufacturing process for Evergreen Solar’s String Ribbon crystal growth technology.

• Refine crystal growth process to improve wafer quality
• Design and modify hot zone to create thermal environment desirable for crystal growth
• Detailed design for manufacturing and assembly of hot zones
• Interact with process development group to define process needs
• Interact with equipment design group to ensure equipment meets process needs.

• The candidate will have an advanced degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or applied physics (PhD or at least 5 years experience) and at least two years experience in a hands-on development role.
• Experience in crystal growth and optimizing growth conditions for improved materials quality
• Experience designing equipment for thermal processes
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other related design packages
• Familiarity with materials properties and characterization techniques
• Experience in working with vendors to design to reduce costs
• Experience in design for assembly and design for manufacture and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Demonstrated initiative in developing new processes.