Senior Process Technician

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has a vast, untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is, today's solar technology is good, but it's not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors.. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team who is building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.

A day in the life

As a Process Technician at Swift, you will be a core team member, ushering our company to the next stage of development by helping operate and optimize our new research projects. You will specialize in running thin-film deposition tools to make sure the team maintains a high throughput and a reliable and scalable process. Working at an early-stage startup, you will have the opportunity to get involved in many aspects of the company’s technical development and internal operations.

On a typical day, you will review experimental plans with Swift’s process engineers and scientists, execute these plans, document the experiments in detail, and share your results to other team members involved in the process. You will be responsible for documenting and reporting any observations made during operation, helping evaluate the data, and suggesting improvements to follow-up experiments. As you become familiar with our tools, your job will involve managing and communicating supply needs, workflows, results, and tool output. Maintaining organized, accurate records of the processes and recipes, communicating your work, and managing your time effectively are key parts of the job. 

As an early hire, you will help craft Swift’s culture and technical direction. As our team grows, we’ll expect you to help mentor and set an example for new team members. You will find many opportunities to grow your own skills and capabilities, and we encourage you to take full advantage of them.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience working as a technician in a technical field
• Are able to work a 1:30pm-10pm shift
• Are familiar with safety practices typical in a laboratory environment containing various chemicals
• Can follow standard operating procedures independently and adapt to complex and varying instructions
• Are eager to learn, take initiative without prompt and are able to multitask to effectively manage your time
• Are kind, empathetic, conscientious, and motivated to make an impact on climate change

A strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• Experience with solution-based processes
• Experience with thin film deposition equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of the basic vacuum technology concepts and fundamentals
• Experience working with powders or powdered materials in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Ability to work in shared digital logs and collaborate through cloud-based tools

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including pay, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $32.69 - $49.52 per hour + $3 per hour shift differential
• Ideal start date: May - June 2025
• Job type: Full-time, Non-exempt, On-Site, 1:30pm-10pm shift
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We acknowledge that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, we’re always looking for good people. Please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.