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 modules designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial solar modules 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 Head of Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing you will be responsible for the production of solar cells and modules at Solestial Tempe, AZ production line. This will include overseeing all phases of production from sourcing starting materials through packaging and shipping the final product. You will be responsible for training and managing manufacturing team, maintaining production tools, implementing quality control, improving production yields, establishing safety protocols and timely product delivery. This role will oversee four department managers (solar cell manufacturing, solar module manufacturing, planning and supply chain, and equipment maintenance) and will be reporting to the CTO. We are looking for an exceptional people's leader and industry expert with more than 10 years of experience leading manufacturing teams in solar, semiconductor or PCB industries.
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.
