HQP – QS 206 Photovoltaics Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cell Integration & Failure Analysis Principal Expert / Scientist / Engineer (m/f/d)

• Own and drive high-impact deep-dive analyses for critical yield and reliability challenges
• Combine process, metrology, and PL/EL datasets to uncover non-obvious root causes
• Define new methodologies and standards for failure analysis at scale

Scientific & Methodological Leadership:

• Establish best-in-class approaches for data analysis, root cause methodology, and system understanding
• Drive physics-based interpretation of experimental and production data
• Introduce new concepts, tools, and analytical frameworks

Cross-Functional Technical Influence:

• Act as key technical advisor across R&D, characterization, and production
• Challenge assumptions and guide teams toward robust technical solutions
• Contribute strongly to technology strategy and architectural decisions

Your Profile: World-Class Expertise

We are looking for a recognized expert with deep technical knowledge and a strong track record of solving complex problems.

Your Qualifications:

• PhD in physics, materials science, engineering, or related field (strongly required)
• 10+ years of experience in photovoltaics, semiconductors, or advanced device technologies
• Proven expertise in integration, device physics, and/or failure analysis
• Strong experience with complex data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Deep understanding of process-device-performance relationships

Highly desirable (not mandatory):

• Experience with perovskite solar cells or perovskite-silicon tandem technologies
• Understanding of perovskite-specific degradation, interfaces, or material interactions
• Demonstrated track record of solving high-impact technical challenges
• Strong ability to influence without formal authority
• Excellent communication skills in an international environment

Why Qcells?

• Take a key technical authority role in next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem solar technologies
• Work on cutting-edge tandem architectures
• Collaborate with top experts in a highly innovative environment
• Access to industrial-scale data and advanced characterization capabilities

Ready to Shape the Future of Solar Energy?

If you are driven by solving the hardest technical challenges and pushing the limits of solar cell performance, we want to hear from you.

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

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