Module Technology Research Assistant

Company Description

Join an Australian founded company that’s set to become a world leader in solar technology.

Ever thought about joining a business that is on a mission to change the way we create energy? What if you could be a part of changing the future of solar and assist on the journey of making the world more sustainable?

You could be a part of that, all whilst working within an industry leading, fast paced, solar technology start-up here at SunDrive.

**Our Story**

SunDrive is a Sydney based solar technology start-up on a mission to unlock solar’s full potential. In September 2021, we produced the world’s most efficient commercial size solar cell using our very own revolutionary copper technology, showing that higher efficiencies for solar can also be reached.

Founded in 2015 by two university flatmates in a garage in Wollongong we have come a pretty long way. We recently 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, Grok), tech founders, and the Australian Government, SunDrive has grown from a small Ph.D. project in a garage to now producing world leading solar technology.

After our recent round of funding, we are ready to show our cells to the world and are gearing up to go to market with large scale pilot manufacturing. Come with us on our journey?

**Job Description**:
**Your Role**

The purpose of this role is to assist the Senior Module Engineers in day-to-day tasks. This also involves the fabrication of SunDrive modules, characterisation and data collection.

The primary responsibilities of this role are:

- To develop and carry out experiments to test the efficacy and reliability of various materials used in SunDrive modules.
- Perform basic module characterisation (IV, photoluminescence) and operate module reliability testing equipment (thermal cycling, damp heat, light soaking, humidity freeze tests, etc).
- Operate and maintain various pieces of equipment that are fundamental to our process flow

**Qualifications**:
**What you will bring**
- A background in photovoltaics, renewable energy or materials science, would be highly desirable
- Engineering experience is preferred although a degree is not required
- The ability to handle and lift relatively heavier loads.
- Prior experience working on repetitive tasks
- Prior experience in a lab environment would be extremely useful
- Technical precision whilst carrying out experiments

**The Recipe for Success at SunDrive**
- Above all, being honest, dependable, empathetic and a person of integrity
- Highly organised, with excellent time management skills
- Ambition, curiosity and a learning mindset to rise to each new challenge as it presents itself
- Experienced, enthusiastic, hard working, technically astute and practical with a passion for sustainable energy
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to think critically
- Impeccable attention to detail
- A proven self-starter who is able to collaborate in a small team
- A genuine interest in clean energy and the environment

Additional Information
**Why join us?**
- Join an internationally recognised company developing world-leading solar technology right here in Australia, adding the most exciting new chapter to Australia’s rich history of solar technology development
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to bettering the world through clean energy
- Employee share/stock options. Jump in at the ground floor whilst SunDrive is still pre-revenue
- Fully stocked kitchen and lunch everyday (beware our wide variety of hot sauces)