# PECVD/ PVD Process Technician - Solar Cell Manufacturing

**Company:** [Solestial](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-companies/solestial)
**Location:** 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Mid
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Category:** Technician
**Listed:** 2026-10-22

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## What you'll do

- Operate PECVD/PVD equipment for solar cell production
- Transfer R&D deposition processes to mass production
- Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing tools
- Monitor process parameters and troubleshoot alarms
- Characterize solar cells via Sinton lifetime, photoluminescence

## What you need

- High school diploma or GED required
- Clean room environment experience preferred
- PECVD/PVD or vacuum deposition experience preferred
- Solar cell or electronics manufacturing experience preferred
- Basic troubleshooting and communication skills

## Job description

**The Company:**

Solestial, Inc. is the solar energy company for space.  Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO.  Solestial panels can be mass-produced using automated machines resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity.  From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility-scale energy infrastructure and services in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy.

**The Role:**

As a **PECVD/PVD Technician** at Solestial you will be responsible for operating PECVD/PVD equipment at Solestial and will assist in transitioning PECVD/PVD processes to a new mass production line. This will include safely operating R&D equipment to run baseline production lots according to documented procedures, troubleshooting tool failures, and assisting process engineers with transferring R&D PECVD/PVD processes to large-scale manufacturing tools. For our large-scale manufacturing line, technicians will be performing operational preventative maintenance on the equipment, diagnosing and troubleshooting intermediate-level alarms, running basic quality control procedures, and working with simple hand tools and systems during floor operations.

This is an exciting position as part of a positive, supportive, and passionate team! A competitive compensation package, including equity and full benefits (see below), will be offered.

### Specific Responsibilities to Include:

-   Available to work Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm.
-   Operate tools and equipment safely to maintain quality and fulfill orders per direction of supervisor. 
-   Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training, written procedures, and with direction provided by team members and supervisor. 
-   Interact with equipment to monitor parameters and alarms. ​​ ​​
-   Characterize partially processed solar cells (Sinton lifetime, photoluminescence, etc.). 
-   Monitor process data & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control. Collect process data and maintain a record of work at the direction of the supervisor.
-   Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations. 
-   Collaborate with the solar cell engineers on problem solving. 
-   Provide good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
-   Work in a R&D manufacturing environment, often without direct supervision. 
-   Perform mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices in our large-scale manufacturing line. 
-   Follow safety requirements and prevent accidents.
-   Maintain clean work environment.
-   Other duties as assigned.

### Your Background:

-   High school diploma or GED.  
-   Associates of Science degree or Certification in a STEM program preferred. 
-   Ability to work in clean room environment. 
-   Ability to work in a dynamic environment. 
-   Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
-   Ability to lift heavy objects, and spend the majority of time processing production lots in an environment where sitting/standing is required for extended periods of time. 
-   Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, clear communication. 
-   Positive attitude. 
-   **A preferred candidate will have previous experience:**
-   **Working in a clean room environment (production or R&D)**
-   **PECVD / PVD Operation or other vacuum deposition techniques**
-   **Manufacturing Solar cell or electronics** 

### Our Benefits:

-   Competitive salary + equity - we want you to grow with us
-   Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
-   15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
-   401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
-   Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
-   Your impact will extend beyond our labs - supporting production of solar technology that literally goes to space.

## Other open roles at Solestial

- [Mechatronics Engineer – Solar Manufacturing Equipment](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/solestial/mechatronics-engineer-solar-manufacturing-equipment-60cb5712-b4d4-4e5b-9858-7c18d560698d) — 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284
- [Process Technician - Solar Cell Manufacturing](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/solestial/process-technician-solar-cell-manufacturing-550e39cb-c6d9-4f4e-9a6f-1e40b9bf6ec8) — 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284
- [Senior Thin Film Deposition Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/solestial/senior-thin-film-deposition-engineer-ed00b1d1-fb8f-43cb-9164-3f6cc87b710e) — 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284
- [Facilities & Equipment Technician](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/solestial/facilities-equipment-technician-1e9c7940-f17d-44ab-bf94-ecad27eab14a) — 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284
- [Process Technician - Solar Cell Manufacturing (Night Shift)](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/solestial/process-technician-solar-cell-manufacturing-night-shift-93443ad2-4976-4a31-99a5-58f53ed2be99) — 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284

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