About the role
Key Responsibilities1. Research & Development
- Carry out in-depth research on solar cell materials, processes, and module integration.
- Explore new technologies such as PERC, TOP Con, HJT, tandem cells, perovskites, and bifacial modules.
- Study degradation mechanisms, reliability factors, and lifetime enhancement techniques in modules.
- Conduct simulations, material characterizations, and experimental validations.
- Investigate advanced manufacturing processes for wafering, cell fabrication, metallization, encapsulation, and lamination.
- Develop scalable methods to improve cell efficiency, yield, and production sustainability.
- Propose solutions for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and circular economy in manufacturing.
- Design and conduct experiments in PV labs, pilot lines, and cleanroom environments.
- Utilize advanced tools such as SEM, TEM, XRD, Raman, PL/EL imaging, IV characterization, and reliability testing systems.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data for research publications and patents.
- Work closely with faculty, post-docs, industry collaborators, and international research groups.
- Publish high-impact research papers in reputed journals and conferences.
- Contribute to patent filing and technology transfer initiatives in solar manufacturing.
Skills & Qualification:
- Graduate in any stream.
- Strong foundation in semiconductor physics, materials science, and renewable energy technologies.
- Hands-on expertise in solar PV characterization techniques and material analysis.
- Knowledge of cell and module fabrication processes (silicon, thin-film, emerging PV).
- Strong analytical skills with ability to design and interpret experiments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for publications and presentations.
- Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in solar PV and renewable energy research.
- Previous research experience (thesis/projects) in PV cells/modules is desirable.
- High-quality research publications in indexed journals.
- Patents/technology disclosures in solar manufacturing.
- Contribution to process advancements in cell/module efficiency and reliability.
- Active participation in national & international renewable energy conferences.