What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior PVD Process Development Engineer position at BrighterHire?
BrighterHire is proud to partner with Caelux Corporation, a pioneering leader in perovskite solar cell technology, to find an exceptional Senior PVD Process Development Engineer to join their growing team in Baldwin Park, CA.
Caelux is revolutionizing the renewable energy space by developing a novel solar technology that dramatically improves module efficiency while lowering costs—accelerating the global transition to clean energy. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of thin film deposition and want to help scale next-gen solar solutions, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Do:
As a Senior PVD Process Development Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in both maintaining baseline physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes and developing advanced thin film processes to enhance module performance. You’ll be working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, contributing directly to the development and deployment of Caelux's core technology.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and optimize new sputtering processes to improve film quality and module performance
- Analyze process and performance data to support engineering iterations
- Maintain and refine baseline PVD recipes and implement quality control measures
- Train operators on sputtering tools and processes
- Co-develop engineering packages for new vacuum tool acquisition and deployment—including specs, vendor assessments, FAT/SAT, installation, and SOPs
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong understanding of PVD physics and thin film deposition
- Hands-on experience with sputtering (ideally reactive magnetron sputtering)
- Familiarity with metrology techniques like UV-VIS spectroscopy, SEM, profilometry, 4-point probe, and XRD
- Solid grasp of statistical analysis and design of experiments
- Experience with DC or pulsed DC PVD processes is a plus
Education & Experience Requirements:
- PhD in a relevant field OR
- MS 2 years of thin-film process development experience OR
- BS 4 years of thin-film process development experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary: $125,000 – $156,000
- Performance-based bonuses and stock options
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven work environment
- Career development and growth opportunities
Salary : $125,000 - $156,000
