Swift Solar

Equipment Technician

San Carlos, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$34k-$43kDetected 1 day ago

SwiftLogisticsIntellectual PropertyRenewable Energy

About the role

We believe solar can provide affordable, reliable, resilient, clean energy to virtually anyone, anywhere.
But while today's solar technology is good, it's not good enough.
Our tandem cells stack a perovskite layer on top of a heterojunction (HJT) silicon cell, delivering dramatically higher efficiency than traditional silicon alone.

Responsibilities

Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
We'll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

Requirements

Have 3-5+ years of equipment maintenance experience in vacuum deposition, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related field
Hands-on experience with thin-film vacuum systems or inline deposition equipment
Familiarity with sputtering, evaporation, or ALD thin-film processes
Experience rebuilding mechanical or cryogenic pumps
Experience in a startup or high-mix manufacturing environment
Knowledge of EHS standards and codes
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.
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Compensation

Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications
$34 - $43 per hour + 15% shift differential

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.

Company info

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy.
Swift Solar's breakthrough perovskite-silicon tandem technology will drive solar power to commanding new heights.
In 2026, we acquired Meyer Burger's HJT intellectual property and manufacturing assets, giving us the world's most extensive HJT patent portfolio and a clear path to gigawatt-scale domestic production.
This vertically integrated approach means we can design, manufacture, and scale next-generation solar solutions entirely in the United States-from silicon foundations to perovskite innovations.
Our technology enables applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation, creating American-made solutions for a world facing growing energy challenges.
Swift Solar is on a journey to bring revolutionary clean-energy technology to market.
We're in it for the long haul, with support from world-class investors.
Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will power the future.
A night in the life
As an Equipment Technician on the night shift, your mission is to keep Swift's laboratory operations running smoothly after hours, performing hands-on maintenance and service support for our deposition tools and process equipment, and making sure the morning team walks into a lab that's ready to go.
On a typical night, you might start by reviewing active work orders and checking equipment status, flagging anything that looks off to the Senior Equipment Controls Engineer.

Equal opportunity

Swift is an equal opportunity employer.

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