R&D PROCESS TECHNICIAN (NIGHT SHIFT) AT SWIFT SOLAR (SAN CARLOS, CA)

About the role

As a Process Technician on our night shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM PST) at Swift, you will play a central role in advancing the next generation of solar technology. You’ll help operate, refine, and scale our thin-film deposition processes, directly supporting our transition from R&D to manufacturable, high-throughput systems.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review the outgoing shift’s pass-down notes
• Carry out experimental plans using the lab tools you’ve been trained on
• Carefully document and share your results for the incoming day team
• Operate and refine thin-film deposition processes
• Monitor tool performance to ensure consistent output
• Track supplies and flag workflow issues
• Help refine procedures and write thorough shift handoff logs
• Contribute to Swift’s evolving technical capabilities

Requirements

• Experience working in a hands-on laboratory environment
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Takes ownership of work and proactively flags issues
• Writes clear, thorough shift handoff notes
• Eager to learn new skills and take initiative
• Multitasks and manages time effectively
• Excited to collaborate with scientists and support experimental work

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot independently or escalate issues
• Good communication skills to document and share results
• Basic understanding of thin-film deposition processes

Skills

• Hands-on laboratory experience
• Independent problem-solving
• Documentation and note-taking skills
• Collaboration and teamwork

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• Dynamic and innovative work environment

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience

Schedule

• Night shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM PST