Powering the Future of Solar Technology with Qcells

At Qcells, we don’t just envision a greener future—we actively create it. As a global leader in photovoltaic technology and a proud member of the Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE® Global 500 enterprise, we are dedicated to shaping the next generation of solar energy. Our Centre for Innovation, Technology, and Quality in Thalheim (near Leipzig/Halle/Berlin) is home to over 200 experts who are driving advancements in solar cells and modules, “Engineered in Germany.”

We are currently on the lookout for a passionate and talented Expert in the fields of data engineering, data analytics and line optimization to join our R&D team and push the boundaries of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell technology. If you’re excited about pioneering research and bringing groundbreaking solar solutions to market, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role: Driving Innovation in Tandem Solar Cells

As a vital member of our dynamic and international R&D team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our high-efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell technology. Your expertise will not only help strengthen our technology leadership but also help drive innovations toward commercial-scale applications.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Innovation in Action: Plan and implement data acquisition concepts and database integration in our pilot line to support our quest for reliable and stable tandem solar cells in our state-of-the-art R&D facility in Thalheim near Leipzig/Halle/Berlin. 
• Driving Innovation: Analyze data across the entire process change lifecycle and pinpoint to the level of individual processes. Apply this together with our process specialists to troubleshoot, to identify failure modes and to facilitate development of methods to successfully suppress them. 
• Innovation Implementation: Support our global production facilities in implementing data driven approaches. Your willingness to travel and intercultural competence will be a key asset.
• Technology Trendsetter: Lead the development of innovative ideas and act as a driving force for creative solutions that align with our corporate vision and goals.
• Efficient Tool Owner: Ensure stable operation of data infrastructures, develop them further, and train/support all their users.

Your Profile: Expertise Meets Passion

We are seeking a self-driven and innovative person with a background Perovskite-Silicon Tandem PV and a robust knowledge in IT and data engineering/science that wants to apply his/her skills to a wide variety of data-centric topics.

Your Qualifications:

• A degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Martials Sciences focussed on Perovskite PV (PhD a bonus).
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in data science & data engineering for handling industry-scale data sets spanning from tiny text data to 100 MPixel images and GB-sized spectroscopic data.
• Intimate familiarity with Python and SQL as well as version control via Git – experience with frameworks like Streamlit a bonus.
• Ideally, industry experience with classic and ML based frameworks for image analysis of automated/inline measurements.
• A goal-oriented, systematic, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office – familiarity with statistical software is a plus.
• Very good spoken and written English skills – good proficiency in German is a bonus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Why Qcells?

• Work on cutting-edge solar technology with a global leader, backed by the resourceful Hanwha Group.
• Become part of a collaborative and diverse team in an innovative environment.
• Gain access to a state-of-the-art R&D facilities and cutting-edge research projects.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a mission-driven culture that values sustainability and innovation.

Ready to Shape the Future of Solar Energy?

Take this opportunity to advance the future of solar power with Qcells. If you’re passionate about solar technology and eager to pioneer technological breakthroughs, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s redefining the solar industry!

Take this opportunity to advance the future of solar power with Qcells. If you’re passionate about solar technology and eager to pioneer technological breakthroughs, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s redefining the solar industry!

Qcells is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please send your application including Cover Letter, CV and References to: 

hr-techgroup@qcells.eu

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