What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer position at RecruitPod Global?
The Research Engineer will serve as the technical cornerstone for 1-2 high-priority projects, driving them to completion with a focus on deep technical execution. This role is designed for someone with a solid foundation of experience, capable of taking ownership of projects while contributing to the team's overall goals.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Own and execute the technical development of 1-2 key R&D projects from concept through to validation and deployment.
Design, prototype, test, and refine systems, materials, or processes as dictated by project needs.
Maintain meticulous documentation to support project transparency and ensure smooth hand-offs when required.
Provide light project leadership, including mentoring junior team members or technicians assigned to support the projects.
Contribute to R&D strategy discussions by sharing insights gained from project work.
Skills
Proficient with data analysis tools and methods; Excel and Python preferred, with experience in JMP, R, or similar platforms as a plus.
Familiarity with basic tools like ImageJ, with potential for implementing more advanced automation techniques in image analysis.
Comfortable with using basic electrical and mechanical tools for repairing equipment and creating solar modules by hand.
Strong skills in experimental process design, execution, measurement, data collection, and analysis.
Traits
Ability to independently drive projects forward, taking ownership without requiring external prompting.
Capable of sharing results effectively with stakeholders while maintaining excellent organizational practices throughout.
Experience
3-7 years of hands-on experience in R&D roles with a proven track record of taking projects from concept to implementation.
Direct experience with PV module manufacturing processes, including materials selection, assembly techniques, and quality control protocols.
Familiarity with PV module testing methodologies, including reliability, performance, and environmental testing.
Expertise in laser-based processing systems, such as laser ablation, scribing, or welding, and their integration into manufacturing workflows.
Education :
Required : Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or related field.
Preferred : Master's degree in a relevant field, or a combination of advanced coursework and hands-on experience in PV module development or laser-based processing systems.
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