Employee Referrals Only
NexWafe
Company Overview
NexWafe GmbH
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
2015
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
Last updated on 2025-12-27 | Report an issue
Job Description
Hey there!
It's great to see that you've followed the impulse of our employees and are interested in being a part of the development and commercialization of a groundbreaking technology for manufacturing silicon wafers in the photovoltaic industry. Our innovative method requires fewer process steps compared to conventional approaches, resulting in a significant reduction in production costs, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions. We'd love to share more about this with you in our initial conversation.
We're looking forward to getting to know you!
Your Mission
Your potential tasks depend on the position, and we will clarify this in our first conversation.
Your profile
- Your comprehensive expertise is reflected in the position you are aiming for within our team.
- Your teamwork is cooperative and supportive. You take responsibility and have already successfully initiated innovations.
- You demonstrate solution-oriented thinking, adaptability, and possess clear communication skills in both German and English.
- Your reliability and ethical integrity set you apart. You contribute innovative ideas and show commitment to the company's growth.
- Your character and qualifications make you a prime candidate for a valuable addition to our team.
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.
Get Job Alerts
Get alerts for Solar Energy jobs in United States
About the role
September 11, 2025
Full Time
Company
January 13, 2026
Flexible
- United States
Comprehensive expertise required
UTC+01:00
Apply now
Job expired?Please let NexWafe know you found this job on Rejobs. This will help us grow and get more people to work on renewable energy!
Discover how you’re connected
View connectionsSee your contacts at NexWafe on LinkedIn to leverage your network in applying for this position.
