Operator (m/w/d)

Become an Operator at NexWafe in Freiburg, Germany, ensuring efficient production by operating machinery and monitoring processes. Enjoy a permanent position with flexible hours, an attractive salary, and a health budget for your well-being. Join NexWafe as an Operator in Freiburg, Germany, where you will ensure smooth production by operating machinery and monitoring processes in a cleanroom environment. This role involves transporting silicon wafers, performing quality checks, and collaborating with engineers. Enjoy a permanent position with flexible working hours, an attractive salary, a company pension scheme, and an annual health budget to support your well-being.

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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.

Contact

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Job Description

For our location in Freiburg im Breisgau, we are looking for an Operator (m/f/d). We offer you an exciting and responsible position as an Operator (m/f/d), where you will ensure smooth and efficient production by operating machinery and characterization systems, monitoring processes, and maintaining quality standards. In this role, you will work in a cleanroom environment, follow safety protocols, troubleshoot minor issues, and keep equipment in optimal condition to meet production targets. You will collaborate closely with different teams and contribute significantly to the success of our advanced technology.

Your Mission

Operate and monitor systems for Por-Si, sawing, grinding, and handling silicon wafers.
Transport silicon wafers between various systems.
Record data to ensure traceability of all production steps.
Perform simple quality control checks to maintain standards.
Support and assist engineers in daily operations.
Carry out additional tasks as requested or necessary to support production.

Your profile

Basic understanding of mechanical operations.
Wet chemistry experience.
Quality awareness.
Experience in material handling.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of safe workplace practices.
Basic English skills (for reading and following work instructions).
Flexibility.
Reliable and responsible work ethic.

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 English and German courses offered.