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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.\nSwift Solar’s breakthrough perovskite-silicon tandem technology will drive solar power to commanding new heights. Our tandem cells stack a perovskite layer on top of a heterojunction (HJT) silicon cell, delivering dramatically higher efficiency than traditional silicon alone. 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.\nThis 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.\nSwift 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.\nA day in the life\nAs a Process Technician at Swift on Swift's swing shift, you will be a core member of the device research and development team, conducting studies to help make more efficient and reliable solar cells. You will also help keep the lab running smoothly. 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. \nOn a typical day, you will run thin-film deposition and characterization systems to carry out experiments designed by Swift’s R&D scientists with your input. Taking organized notes and communicating your work effectively are key parts of the job, as is managing your time to run many experiments as efficiently as possible. You will also help build and maintain lab equipment and facilities. \nIn our early-stage startup environment, you will help craft Swift’s culture and technical direction. As our team grows, we’ll expect you to help hire, 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. \nYou might be a good fit if you... \nHave 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a technician in a technical field, including time in a lab environment (any lab counts)\nCan work from complex and varying instructions given by scientists and engineers, pay careful attention to details, and report status and results back clearly\nHave experience handling small, delicate samples, and bring some craftsmanship to the way you work with your hands\nCommunicate effectively and promptly, both in person and in writing\nTake initiative without prompting, work independently, and manage your own time well\nAre growth-minded and coachable - you welcome feedback and pick up new things quickly\nAre comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment\nAre kind, empathetic, conscientious, and motivated to make an impact on climate change\nA strong candidate might bring one or more of the following…\nExperience working safely and efficiently in a lab, semiconductor, R&D, or manufacturing environment\nExperience with running and optimizing thin film deposition processes \nExperience with materials characterization\nExperience with vacuum systems and gloveboxes \nExperience with multimeter, oscilloscope, and other electronic test equipment \nExperience with analyzing data using Python, R, Igor, Origin, JMP, or other software and effectively summarizing and communicating results\nA track record of suggesting and implementing improvements to routine processes you've worked on\nComfort working in shared digital logs and collaborating through cloud-based tools\nOperating experience in a startup setting\nThe logistics\nCompensation: Competitive package including pay, equity, and benefits\nExpected Pay Range: $30 - $40 per hour (10% shift differential for swing and 15% for night shifts)\nJob type: Full-time, Non-exempt, On-Site\nShifts: Operations run in day/swing/night shifts\nLocation: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)\nWhat you’ll love about Swift\nWork with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. \nLead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture\n 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. 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