Swift Solar · 1 day ago
Equipment Engineer
San Carlos, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expSwift Solar is a mission-focused startup dedicated to unlocking the full potential of solar energy through innovative technology. As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving lab and pilot-line equipment, ensuring efficient and reliable operations while collaborating with various teams.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and improve lab and pilot-line equipment
Provide equipment operation support and troubleshooting
Partner with Process Engineers to install new tools and troubleshoot early issues
Collaborate across teams to define tool requirements and evaluate vendor options
Turn equipment concepts into working systems
Meet with Process and Equipment Engineering to specify new equipment
Coordinate HVAC or electrical upgrades with facilities partners
Work directly with external contractors for new installations
Troubleshoot sensors, flow controllers, or motion systems
Call equipment vendors to solve technical issues
Write preventive maintenance plans to reduce downtime
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience maintaining and modifying vacuum deposition tools in semiconductor, thin-film, or related high-tech manufacturing environments
Understand the fundamentals of vacuum chamber pumping systems, including mechanical, turbo, and cryogenic pumps, and are familiar with vacuum gauges, valves, and related components
Are a versatile troubleshooter, confident diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems and electrical systems (both high- and low-voltage) in a production or lab setting
Have obtained equipment safety compliance
Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Enjoy collaboration with process engineers and other stakeholders to resolve equipment issues and improve tool performance
Preferred
Hands-on experience designing and implementing tool modifications, including mechanical redesigns
Direct experience operating thin-film vacuum systems
Experience troubleshooting PLC subsystems and components
Familiarity with Beckhoff and/or Omron PLCs and distributed I/O architectures
Working knowledge of sputtering, evaporation and ALD thin-film processes
Formal training in electrical systems (e.g., Electrical Technology certification or Associate's degree), particularly useful for wiring, controls, and troubleshooting
Experience thriving in a startup or fast-scaling environment, where you're comfortable wearing multiple hats and building systems from scratch
Benefits
100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options
75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us
401(k) matching
Clean commuter benefits
Meaningful equity
Company
Swift Solar
Swift Solar designs and manufactures photovoltaic cells that are lightweight and more flexible than conventional panels.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$50.39MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyNational Science FoundationSytse Sijbrandij
2024-06-12Series A· $27M
2024-05-16Grant· $7M
2021-09-08Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Maximilian Hoerantner
Co-Founder, Chief Engineer
Tomas Leijtens
CTO, Co-founder
Recent News
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