VP - EpiNex Technology Transfer

Become the Vice President of EpiNex Technology Transfer at NexWafe in Freiburg, Germany. Lead the establishment of a pioneering pilot factory and manage technology transfer to partner locations. Enjoy a permanent position with flexible hours, an attractive salary, and opportunities for professional growth. Join NexWafe in Freiburg as the Vice President of EpiNex Technology Transfer. In this role, you will lead the development of a groundbreaking pilot factory and oversee the strategic transfer of technology to partner sites. With over 10 years of experience in operations and technology transfer, you will enjoy a permanent position with flexible working hours, an attractive salary, and a focus on renewable energy innovation.

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NexWafe

Company Overview

Name

NexWafe GmbH

Headquarters

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Founded

2015

Size

The number of employees is not publicly specified, and as a private company, no revenue data for 2023 or later is disclosed. The company has raised approximately 95 million euros in funding, including a financing round of 30 million euros in May 2023 (source: eu-startups.com).

What They Do

NexWafe is an innovative company specializing in the production of advanced solar wafers. The company's core technology focuses exclusively on photovoltaics, manufacturing ultra-thin, high-efficiency monocrystalline n-type silicon wafers through a proprietary EpiWafer or EpiNex process. This process allows for the deposition of a crystalline silicon layer on a reusable substrate, eliminating the need for traditional methods of Czochralski crystal growth and wire sawing (source: netzerocompare.com). This technology reduces energy consumption by 40-70% and CO2 emissions by 40-70%, while cutting material waste from over 50% to under 10% (source: businesswire.com). NexWafe's products are designed for use in terrestrial solar projects, residential installations, and emerging applications such as tandem cells (source: nexwafe.com).

Projects & Track Record

NexWafe has an impressive track record in pilot projects, including a 5 MW pilot line in Freiburg that was launched in 2021, as well as the introduction of a commercial line in 2020. A notable project was a European solar project on 200 acres that achieved a 20% higher energy yield compared to conventional wafers (source: eu-startups.com). The company is currently planning to build its first commercial green wafer factory in Bitterfeld, Germany, supported by a financing round of 30 million euros (source: eu-startups.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, NexWafe has made significant progress, including the announcement of efficiency parity of 24.4% for HJT cells and 28.9% for tandem cells (source: businesswire.com). In May 2023, the company secured 30 million euros for the construction of its factory in Bitterfeld, while simultaneously completing a financing round of 39 million euros for a gigafactory in India (source: eu-startups.com). The company has also established a collaboration with Aramco Ventures for production in Saudi Arabia.

Working There

NexWafe offers a variety of roles in a growing team focused on expanding prototype production. The company culture emphasizes innovation, customer-oriented solutions, and the commercialization of research technologies (source: careers.nexwafe.com). The headquarters is located in Freiburg, with potential locations in Bitterfeld, the USA, India, or Saudi Arabia, while specific benefits or perks are not documented in the available sources.

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Job Description

For our location in Freiburg im Breisgau, we are looking for a Vice President (f/m/d) - EpiNex Technology Transfer.
At NexWafe, we are developing a pioneering process to produce silicon wafers with fewer process steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs, energy consumption, and CO??? emissions. As VP of EpiNex Technology Transfer, you will lead the build-up of our first-of-a-kind pilot factory and manage strategic technology transfer to partner locations.
Join our global team, shape the future of renewable energy, and discover your career opportunities at NexWafe.

Your Mission

Lead and build the Technology Transfer team responsible for transferring processes, equipment, and operations from prototype to pilot and GW-scale production.
Manage strategic partnerships and ensure successful technology transfer to partner sites, including site assessment, operational planning, and execution.
Oversee front-end engineering activities related to production layout, building, and utilities.
Ensure compliance with CAPEX and OPEX budgets and protect NexWafe's intellectual property.
Establish HSE standards during commissioning and initial operations.
Act as the primary interface with strategic partners for scale-up beyond pilot manufacturing.
Report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with process development, prototype production, and design engineering teams.

Your profile

Master's or PhD in Material Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
10+ years leading operations, technical, and/or R&D teams in challenging industrial environments.
Proven experience in technology transfer, operations scaling, and partnership management.
Background in international solar or manufacturing companies.
Fluent in English. Working knowledge of German helpful, but not essential.
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
High willingness to travel internationally (up to 2 weeks per month).
Hands-on mentality with strategic thinking and execution power.

Why us?

A diverse team: Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and collaboration with experts from different areas await you.
A diverse and exciting job: A company that contributes to the commercialisation of environmentally friendly solar energy with a low carbon footprint.
Stability with a certain degree of flexibility: A permanent position with flexible working hours.
Attractive remuneration programme: An attractive salary, a company pension scheme and profit-sharing for employees.
Healthy balance: Take your physical and mental health to the next level with an annual health budget and a HanseFit membership.
Expand your language skills: Optimise your career prospects with the language courses offered.