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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QD Solar Senior Device Engineer

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Device Engineer with outstanding technical skills, work ethic and ingenuity to join the core of our team and help build the future of solar technology.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be part of the R&D team to develop the hybrid solar technology.
• You will lead the infrared colloidal quantum dot solar cell product development. You will develop solution-based deposition processes to create large-area solar cells with the infrared photovoltaic materials.
• You will be the process and materials liaison with our industry partners and external vendors for the solar cell fabrication.
• You will apply fundamental characterization methods including IV, EQE, stability, lifetime measurements. You will lead advanced materials characterization efforts.
• You will lead the development of encapsulation techniques to stabilize the solar cell performance. You will work with our industry partners to demonstrate the long-term stability of the infrared solar cells.
• You will be the key contributor for certification of the infrared solar cells

Requirements:

• You have a PhD in materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, or related fields
• You have more than 5 years of experience in the development of solution-processed solar cells. Experience in the development of colloidal quantum dot solar cells is an asset.
• You have proven experience with the characterization of the physical, electrical and optical properties of solar materials.
• You bring experience in large-area solution-based coating techniques including blade-coating, doctor-blading, spincoating and inkjet printing.
• You have experience in encapsulation methods of thin film optoelectronic devices.
• You have a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and have the drive and motivation to succeed in the fast-paced environment of a solar technology start-up company.

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Photovoltaic Device Characterization Expert

We are looking for a dynamic Photovoltaic Device Characterization Expert with outstanding technical skills, work ethic and ingenuity to join our core team and help build the future of solar technology.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be part of the R&D team to develop the hybrid solar technology.
• You will lead the characterization of the solar cells and systems made from colloidal quantum dots. This includes testing of the electrical and optical properties, testing of the efficiency of the solar cells, and tracking the long-term stability.
• You will maintain the device performance database.
• You will work with our industry partners to demonstrate the long-term stability of our solar cells.
• You will lead the efforts to externally certify the performance of the solar cells made from colloidal quantum dots.

Requirements:

• BSc, or MSc in electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Highly skilled with the electrical characterization of solar cells using AM1.5 solar simulators and current-voltage measurement apparatus such as Keithley.
• You have proven experience with the characterization of the physical, electrical and optical properties of solar materials.
• Highly skilled in the design of simple electrical boards for the control of diodes, and PCB board design and manufacturing.
• You are well organized and have advanced knowledge of database entry and maintenance.
• You have a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and have the drive and motivation to succeed in the fast-paced environment of a solar technology start-up company.

Assets:

• Machine shop skills such as design of simple test setup, drilling, and CMC.
• Wet chemistry experience.
• Calibration protocols of AM1.5 solar simulators.
• Design and assembly and automation of electrical test equipment.
• Experience in programming in Matlab or Labview.