T1 Energy Inc. · 5 days ago
Wet Process Engineer, Solar Cell Manufacturing
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expT1 Energy Inc. is dedicated to revitalizing solar manufacturing in the U.S. by establishing a domestic solar supply chain. The Wet Process Engineer will be responsible for designing and leading the integration of liquid process lines for solar cell manufacturing, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards while optimizing production processes.
BatteryEnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Design, integrate, and lead operational scoping for liquid process line supporting solar cell manufacturing
Digest vendor SOPs, OEM recipes, and internal methods with a strong focus on facility equipment interfaces
Lead consolidation and optimization of acidic and alkaline texturing, etching, removal, and polishing tools, including recipes, process timing, maintenance strategies, and chemical dosing
Act as a technical bridge between production equipment teams and facilities/utilities teams, ensuring designs align with U.S. codes and OEM intent
Partner with equipment vendors and third-party engineering firms to deliver optimized, production-ready designs
Own process engineering workflows for pretreatment and wastewater systems across all liquid in/out streams
Lead liquid hazard analyses and ensure ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA compliance across wet processes
Operate with urgency and energy to match a fast-moving owner team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field
Deep experience in at least one of the following: liquid chemistry, chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, or colloid chemistry
1+ year of experience designing or commissioning wet etch, acidic, or alkaline fluid systems for high-throughput or semiconductor style manufacturing
Experience with hazardous liquid chemical systems (e.g., TMA, HF, HCI) in advanced manufacturing
Experience with photovoltaic, semiconductor, FPD, or thin-film manufacturing environments
Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and collaborate across disciplines
Company
T1 Energy Inc.
T1 Energy (NYSE: TE) is building an integrated U.S. supply chain for advanced solar and battery manufacturing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.45BKey Investors
European CommissionEuropean UnionSylebra Capital
2025-12-11Post Ipo Equity· $140M
2025-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $140M
2025-10-23Post Ipo Equity· $72M
Leadership Team
Ryuta Kawaguchi
Chief Technology Officer
Andreas Bentzen
EVP Technology
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