<div><b style="font-size:18px;">About Us:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">SunDrive is one of Australia's most exciting start-ups, operating in one of the world's most exciting spaces – renewable energy technology.  We are on a mission to unlock Solar's full potential by revolutionising how solar cells are made, to unlock new heights of efficiency, and sustainability. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Founded in 2015 by two UNSW roommates, we have come a long way from the breakthrough made in their garage to producing the world’s most efficient commercial-sized solar cell. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">In 2022, we secured $21 million in our Series A funding round and are backed by some of Australia’s top venture capital firms (Blackbird, Main Sequence, Virescent, and Mike Cannon-Brooke’s private investment fund, Grok), tech founders, a former Australian Prime Minister, and the Australian Government. </span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">About the Role:</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are seeking a hands-on Facility Technician to support and maintain our 2,500m² facility, which includes a mechanical workshop, wet chemical lab, measurement lab, and clean room for experimental solar cell production. This role is essential for keeping the facility safe, organised, and running smoothly, working closely with a small team and reporting to the Plant Manager.</div><div><br></div><div>You’ll carry out a variety of practical tasks, from basic repairs and small rig builds to clean room maintenance, including exhaust and AC systems. You’ll also operate the forklift, perform minor plumbing and electrical work, manage goods storage, and support with the installation of facility equipment.</div><div><br></div><div>Additionally, you’ll coordinate with external contractors, safely manage chemical disposal, and provide general hands-on support to ensure operations run efficiently. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, mechanical work and contributing to a well-functioning, dynamic facility.</div><br><br><h3>You will focus on: </h3><ul><li>Build and assemble small rigs, storage solutions, and facility equipment.</li><li>Provide general hands-on support for practical, mechanical tasks.</li><li>Maintain clean room facilities, including exhaust and AC systems.</li><li>Perform basic Mechanical and electrical tasks, escalating when needed.</li><li>Plumbing and plastics welding of PVC tubes for our industrial tools, as needed. </li><li>Support with chemical disposal and coordinate external contractors.</li><li>Operate the forklift and move large goods safely.</li><li>Manage and organise goods, spare parts, and storage areas.</li></ul><h3>We would love you to have: </h3><ul><li>Previous experience as a facilities technician / Handyman / construction roles</li><li>Basic or licensed experience in one or more: plumbing, metal work, carpentry or electrical work.</li><li>Forklift license (or willingness to obtain one). </li><li>Familiarity with manufacturing floors, labs or clean room environments.</li><li>Strong sense of ownership and pride in your craft. </li><li>Strong focus on safety </li><li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal. </li></ul><br><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Benefits @ SunDrive!</b></div><div><br></div><div>🍝 <b>Free Office Lunch and Snacks</b></div><div>- With hard work comes a hungry team, and our team has access to free snacks, and refreshing drinks throughout the day including a free lunch on Wednesdays!</div><div><br></div><div>🧠<b>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</b></div><div>- Free confidential counseling offered to all employees (full-time, part-time and casual employment) and their immediate family members from the first day of employment with SunDrive</div><div> </div><div>✏️<b>Learning &amp; Development</b></div><div>- AUD $500 per calendar year</div><div> </div><div>🧸<b>Parental Leave</b></div><div>- 13 weeks of leave at full pay for the primary caregiver</div><div>- 6 weeks leave for the secondary caregiver </div><div>- 6 weeks of parental bereavement leave at full pay for both primary and secondary caregivers</div><div> </div><div>🚌<b>Transportation Allowance</b></div><div>- Up to AUD $45 per week for public transport/tolls, 52 weeks per calendar year</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Values @ SunDrive!</b></div><div><br></div><div>🌞<b>Shoot for the sun</b></div><div>- We are here to be world class at what we do.</div><div><br></div><div>📢<b>Egos at the door</b></div><div>- Be loud about your mistakes but humble at what you're good at.</div><div> </div><div>🏋🏽<b>Discomfort is a precursor for progress</b></div><div>- We need to get comfortable doing things we've never done before, and to never cease to challenge what's possible: As an industry, a company and as individuals.</div><div> </div><div>🤝<b>Make a commitment, Keep a commitment</b></div><div><b>- </b>We are all counting on each other. Not receiving a reminder is a reminder you can be counted on.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Additional Information</b></div><div><br></div><div>SunDrive Solar Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</div><div><br></div><div>SunDrive is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.</div><div><br></div><div>#LI-Onsite</div>

<p><span class="lt-line-clamp__line">SunDrive is an Australian solar technology company based in South Sydney, Australia. SunDrive is creating</span>&nbsp;<span class="lt-line-clamp__line">unique solutions to reduce the cost of high efficiency solar cells, whilst enhancing their performance and</span>&nbsp;<span class="lt-line-clamp__line lt-line-clamp__line--last">sustainability by utilising more abundant materials.</span></p>

Facilities Technician

<div><b>About Us:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>SunDrive is one of Australia's most exciting start-ups, operating in one of the world's most exciting spaces – renewable energy technology.  We are on a mission to unlock Solar's full potential by revolutionising how solar cells are made,&nbsp;to unlock new heights of efficiency, and sustainability.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Founded in 2015 by two UNSW roommates, we have come a long way from the breakthrough made in their garage to producing the world’s most efficient commercial-sized solar cell.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>In 2022, we secured $21 million in our Series A funding round and are backed by some of Australia’s top venture capital firms (Blackbird, Main Sequence, Virescent, and Mike Cannon-Brooke’s private investment fund, Grok), tech founders, a former Australian Prime Minister, and the Australian Government.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>About the Role:</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are seeking a hands-on Facility Technician to support and maintain our 2,500m² facility, which includes a mechanical workshop, wet chemical lab, measurement lab, and clean room for experimental solar cell production. This role is essential for keeping the facility safe, organised, and running smoothly, working closely with a small team and reporting to the Plant Manager.</div><div><br></div><div>You’ll carry out a variety of practical tasks, from basic repairs and small rig builds to clean room maintenance, including exhaust and AC systems. You’ll also operate the forklift, perform minor plumbing and electrical work, manage goods storage, and support with the installation of facility equipment.</div><div><br></div><div>Additionally, you’ll coordinate with external contractors, safely manage chemical disposal, and provide general hands-on support to ensure operations run efficiently. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, mechanical work and contributing to a well-functioning, dynamic facility.</div><br><br><h3>You will focus on: </h3><ul><li>Build and assemble small rigs, storage solutions, and facility equipment.</li><li>Provide general hands-on support for practical, mechanical tasks.</li><li>Maintain clean room facilities, including exhaust and AC systems.</li><li>Perform basic Mechanical and electrical tasks, escalating when needed.</li><li>Plumbing and plastics welding of PVC tubes for our industrial tools, as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Support with chemical disposal and coordinate external contractors.</li><li>Operate the forklift and move large goods safely.</li><li>Manage and organise goods, spare parts, and storage areas.</li></ul><h3>We would love you to have: </h3><ul><li>Previous experience as a facilities technician / Handyman / construction roles</li><li>Basic or licensed experience in one or more: plumbing, metal work, carpentry or electrical work.</li><li>Forklift license (or willingness to obtain one).&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with manufacturing floors, labs or clean room environments.</li><li>Strong sense of ownership and pride in your craft.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong focus on safety&nbsp;</li><li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><div><b>Benefits @ SunDrive!</b></div><div><br></div><div>🍝&nbsp;<b>Free Office Lunch and Snacks</b></div><div>- With hard work comes a hungry team, and our team has access to free snacks, and refreshing drinks throughout the day including a free lunch on Wednesdays!</div><div><br></div><div>🧠<b>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</b></div><div>- Free confidential counseling offered to all employees (full-time, part-time and casual employment) and their immediate family members from the first day of employment with SunDrive</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>✏️<b>Learning &amp; Development</b></div><div>- AUD $500 per calendar year</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>🧸<b>Parental Leave</b></div><div>- 13 weeks of leave at full pay for the primary caregiver</div><div>- 6 weeks leave for the secondary caregiver </div><div>- 6 weeks of parental bereavement leave at full pay for both primary and secondary caregivers</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>🚌<b>Transportation Allowance</b></div><div>- Up to AUD $45 per week for public transport/tolls, 52 weeks per calendar year</div><div><br></div><div><b>Values @ SunDrive!</b></div><div><br></div><div>🌞<b>Shoot for the sun</b></div><div>- We are here to be world class at what we do.</div><div><br></div><div>📢<b>Egos at the door</b></div><div>- Be loud about your mistakes but humble at what you're good at.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>🏋🏽<b>Discomfort is a precursor for progress</b></div><div>- We need to get comfortable doing things we've never done before, and to never cease to challenge what's possible: As an industry, a company and as individuals.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>🤝<b>Make a commitment, Keep a commitment</b></div><div><b>-&nbsp;</b>We are all counting on each other. Not receiving a reminder is a reminder you can be counted on.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Additional Information</b></div><div><br></div><div>SunDrive Solar Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</div><div><br></div><div>SunDrive is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.</div><div><br></div><div>#LI-Onsite</div>

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