QD Solar is an early-stage, well-funded, fast-moving company commercializing cutting-edge quantum dot (QD) solar cell technology out of Professor Ted Sargent’s lab at the University of Toronto. Our mission is to become a world leading provider of photovoltaic (PV) products. Our new solar technology captures the energy in regions of the sun’s infrared spectrum which silicon cells cannot harvest. Low-cost manufactured infrared solar cells will integrate with conventional silicon solar cells to increase the total power generated by these hybrid solar panels by more than 20%. Our core technology is based on nanometer-sized semiconductor particles which are processed from solution, are compatible with high-throughput, cost-effective roll-to-roll processing technologies. Our colloidally stable quantum dots are inorganic thus inherently more light- and air-stable than polymers.

QD Solar is seeking driven, passionate, self-motivated and enthusiastic R&D team members to join us as we bring our game-changing solar technology to market. Our R&D team is located in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Interested candidates are encouraged to send a full CV and a list of at least 3 professional references to careers@qdsolarinc.com.

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Roll-to-Roll Coating Engineer

We are looking for a roll-to-roll coating expert with industry experience in the development and optimization of large-area roll-to-roll coating processes of inks to create thin films. The expert should have outstanding technical skills, work ethic and ingenuity and ideally experience in photovoltaics to join our team and help build the future of solar technology. As a successful candidate, you will own a variety of responsibilities and duties related to the fabrication of large-area quantum dot solar cells. 

Responsibilities:

• You will work with our team to create and optimize large-area, roll-to-roll coated QD thin film solar cells made from inks.
• You will apply your knowledge in thin film deposition technology to fabricate quantum dot films by means of blade coating, slot die coating and related thin film coating techniques.
• You will work with our team to design and implement the optimal large-area solar cell architecture.
• You will use your strong organizational skills to implement and track the daily fabrication and testing of the large-area QD solar cells.
• You will work closely with the CTO and COO for short and long-term planning of the development of the technology.
• You will lead the logistics and tracking of materials supply chain.
• You will implement strict quality control throughout the chemical and deposition processes.
• You will train staff and interns on your processes.
• You will accurately create and maintain standard operating procedures and written records to ensure high work reproducibility with high degree of quality and reliability.

Requirements:

• You have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• You have 5+ years industry experience in the development of liquid-based thin film coating processes.
• You have extensive experience in handling air- and moisture-sensitive inorganic and organometallic nanomaterials and inks.
• You have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• You have substantial knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in photovoltaic device fabrication and processing.
• You have excellent communication skills among colleagues, industry and suppliers.
• You excel in data analysis and are familiar with data and inventory tracking.

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Chemical Technologist

We are looking for a chemical technologist with industry experience in the development and optimization of ink formulations applied to large-area roll-to-roll thin film coating processes. The candidate should have outstanding experience in formulation of chemical inks, ideally used in the photovoltaic industry. As a successful candidate, you will own a variety of responsibilities and duties related to the fabrication of large-area quantum dot solar cells. 

Responsibilities:

• You will create formulations, chemical solutions, and inks for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• You assist our scientists in making large-area, roll-to-roll coated QD thin film solar cells from formulations, chemical solutions, and inks.
• You will maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment.
• You will use your strong organizational skills to implement and track the daily fabrication and testing of the large-area QD solar cells.
• You will implement strict quality control throughout the chemical and deposition processes.
• You will accurately create and maintain standard operating procedures and concise written records to ensure high work reproducibility with high degree of quality and reliability.

Requirements:

• You have a BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• You have 5+ years industry experience in formulating solventborne coatings.
• You have extensive experience in handling air- and moisture-sensitive inorganic and organometallic nanomaterials and inks.
• You have substantial knowledge of materials, methods, and tools ideally used in photovoltaic device fabrication and processing.
• You apply a hands-on approach to laboratory work combined with excellent attention to detail.
• You are self-motivated and driven to meet challenging deadlines.
• You have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• You have excellent communication skills among colleagues, industry, and suppliers.

We have a fun and exciting work environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Come define and build your career with QD Solar!