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Process Technician - Swing Shift

Swift Solar
Location
San Carlos, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
General R&D
Salary
$29 - $40
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a technician in a technical field
  • Ability to work from complex instructions and pay attention to detail
  • Experience handling small, delicate samples
  • Effective communication skills, both in person and in writing
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Growth-minded and coachable attitude
Nice to have
  • Experience in a lab, semiconductor, R&D, or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with thin film metrology tools
  • Experience with materials characterization
  • Track record of suggesting and implementing process improvements
  • Comfort with shared digital logs and cloud-based collaboration tools
What the job really is

As a Process Technician on the swing shift at Swift Solar, you will focus on product development and metrology for solar technology. Your day will involve collaborating with engineers and scientists, executing module builds, conducting environmental testing, and managing data collection. You'll also document observations, propose experiments, and mentor new team members in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits
  • 100% of monthly premiums for HMO/PPO group healthcare plan options covered
  • 75% of dental and vision insurance premiums covered
  • 401(k) matching
  • Clean commuter benefits
  • Meaningful equity
  • Support for attending conferences and taking online courses
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used
  • Role involves a significant amount of manual work and attention to detail
  • Startup environment may lead to rapidly changing responsibilities
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