Function:          Chemical/Material Science Engineering
Industry:          Silicon Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Location:          Santa Clara, CA

Company Information:
Solaicx has created an advanced manufacturing technology that yields low-cost, higher quality solar ingots and wafers optimized for photovoltaic applications. The Company’s proprietary equipment is designed for the high volume, continuous production of superior-performance, single crystal silicon ingots that dramatically reduce manufacturing costs. Designed specifically for the photovoltaic industry, the Solaicx method sidesteps the inherent inefficiencies of the semiconductor manufacturing process, enabling efficiencies that translate into more affordable solar electricity.

Overview:
This high-potential pre-IPO start-up company in explosive industry has begun migration to commercial operations.  The company designs and manufactures silicon processing equipment.  The company has customers and an industry leading team.

Job Responsibilities:
The company is currently seeking an individual with experience in designing and developing ultra-pure material processes, especially related to machining and finishing processes. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of machining processes, finishing systems, or processing systems used in industries such as powder processing, size reducing equipment such as ball mills; grinders, etc. Familiarity with silicon properties and silicon machining is highly desired.

The candidate should be good at developing new and unique concepts to solve problems. The position will require some travel, both in country and abroad. This position is for a self motivated engineer who likes working with a minimum of supervision.

This will require the use of chemicals, thermal processes, and sorting systems. The position will start in Santa Clara, but there is the possibility of having to work in Portland, Oregon during the production start up.

Education Requirement:
BS or equivalent in mechanical engineering, material science, or chemical engineering.

Experience Requirement:
5 to 10 years experience.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Contact:
Donna Antosiak
Human Resource Consultant
5102 Calle Del Sol
Santa Clara, CA.  95054

Office: 408-533-8227
Fax:     408-492-9880