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tandempv

Solar Manufacturing Operator (Swing Shift)

tandempvFremont, CA
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 30
Full-timemanufacturing and productionsolar panel servicesmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Solar Manufacturing Operator position in a pilot manufacturing facility working on perovskite solar panel production with swing shift availability.

Skills & Keywords

laminator operationsolar manufacturingquality controlequipment maintenance

What You’ll Do

You’ll be working in our Pilot Manufacturing facility alongside engineers and technicians, helping develop and refine solar panel production processes. No prior industry experience? No problem! If you’re willing to learn and work hard, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Your daily tasks will involve:

To be great at this role, you will have:

  • Operating Laminator tool
  • Running tests to see how different materials perform.
  • Keeping accurate notes on what worked and what didn’t.
  • Keeping the workspace organized and equipment in good condition.
  • Learning from experienced teammates and growing your technical skills..
  • Safety and compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, participate in training, wear proper safety equipment, and maintain good housekeeping standards. This includes wearing a respirator intermittently.
  • Quality assurance: Perform basic quality control procedures, such as inspecting finished products, testing components, and identifying defects.
  • Machine operation: Safely operate machinery for solar panel production, such as equipment for thin film coating, laser scribing and testing.
  • Process monitoring: Monitor production processes and equipment parameters to ensure efficiency and adherence to quality specifications.
  • Material handling: Assist in handling, storing, and moving raw materials and half-/finished products within the production area.
  • Basic maintenance: Perform simple maintenance and cleaning on equipment as needed and respond to machine alarms.
  • Teamwork and communication: Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues, achieve production targets, and provide data reporting when required.
  • Flexible Work Schedule: The ability to flex to the needs of the business.

Qualifications

We can teach a lot, but there are some basics you’ll need to know to hit the ground running, that includes:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to follow work instructions and procedures.
  • Proficiency with hand tools.
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, often while standing for long periods.
  • Good attendance and communication skills.
  • Willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Experience on a Laminator tool a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

An awesome team of dedicated technologists changing the way the world is powered! If that’s not enough, we’ll take good care of you and your family with:

Tandem PV uses perovskite & silicon mechanically-stacked tandems to upgrade silicon solar panels, sharply decreasing installed systems costs, significantly increasing module manufacturing profit margins, and opening up vast new solar markets in the US and worldwide. TPV was co-founded by Stanford PhDs Colin Bailie and Chris Eberspacher; is advised by industry experts from Corning, First Solar, Vivint Solar, and Kateeva; has raised more than $50M in Series A funding. We were recently recognized as the Best Pre-Commercial Venture of 2025 by the Industry Growth Forum (IGF)

We are a team of people who are passionate about building a more sustainable world by delivering a new generation of solar panels to the market. We are constantly growing and are always looking for dedicated, hardworking, and empathetic teammates.

Benefits included

Medical
Stock & Equity
Life Insurance
Disability
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work

Tandem PV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

tandempv

tandempv

Fremont, CA

Fremont, CA

About tandempv

Tandem PV develops metal-halide perovskite solar technology and mechanically-stacked tandem modules to upgrade silicon solar panels and decrease installed systems costs.

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