TPV Module Process Engineer
Antora Energy
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Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and self-driven engineer who wants to apply their hands-on experience with the packaging of high-power-density semiconductor devices to the challenge of making robust and scalable thermophotovoltaic (TPV) modules. You will join a team of engineers who are passionate about what they do and live Antora’s core values of humility, openness and joy. This work will directly contribute to the first-ever assembly line of TPV modules and have an impact on the development of Antora’s first combined heat and power (CHP) long-duration energy storage product.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) module (an electrically-interconnected array of TPV cells) capable of handling multiple W/cm2 of electrical power and thermal power, and being robust to thermal cycling.
- Develop in-house capabilities, and/or local partnerships, for:
- Wafer handling, frame-mounting, and dicing
- Pick & place of ultra-thin dies from wafer tape
- Die-bonding using die-adhesive films (DAFs)
- Screen-printing
- Inspection of parts using coordinate-measuring machine (CMM)
- Assessing quality of die attach (x-ray for void fraction, thermal resistance, electrical resistance, thermal cycling, pull strength etc.)
- Establish procedures and documentation for process control and optimization
- Procure and maintain inventory of materials needed for all module assembly processes
- Run assembly process to fabricate TPV modules
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, etc.), or equivalent.
- 2+ years working on the assembly and/or packaging of semiconductor devices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High degree of literacy in modern software tools, ranging from intra-office communication software to computer-aided design (CAD).
Additional Qualifications Desired
- Graduate degree in an engineering or technical field, or equivalent.
- Direct experience with packaging of large-area (e.g. multiple cm^2), high-power-density (e.g. >10 W/cm^2) device arrays for applications in integrated circuits, power converters, power electronics, etc.
- Direct experience (2+ years) in the development, prototyping, and testing of optoelectronic devices.
- Direct experience with building photovoltaic (PV), concentrator photovoltaic (CPV), and/or thermophotovoltaic (TPV) modules.
- Hands-on experience with process steps and tools needed for wafer handling, frame-mounting and dicing, pick & place, die-bonding, screen-printing
Salary Range: $XXX,000 USD - $XXX,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
This job posting contains the salary range that Antora Energy believes it would be willing to pay for the posted job. The actual salary offered will be determined within the posted range based on a candidate's experience, credentials, and expertise as they pertain to the requirements of the position.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan, a flexible spending account, industry leading paid time off policy, providing a flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.