UNSW Engineer Recruitment 2011

With over 22,000 people working around the world, the Suntech team is global, diverse, and passionate about taking on the 21st century's energy challenges. We're developing advanced technology to make solar power affordable everywhere under the sun.

Suntech is now offering ten opportunities for UNSW engineering graduates with an interest in material research, process and product optimization, and solar innovation to join our leading solar R&D and manufacturing teams working across the US, Europe, Australia, and China. Recruits can expect a final placement in China and would be well-positioned to advance within our rapidly-growing organization.

Our development programs and positions can help you make the most of your education. If you want to dedicate yourself to the growth of renewable energy technology and are willing to take on the toughest challenges, then join us for a recruitment event at Ritchie Theatre (Scientia Building) in UNSW Thursday 26th May 4.00-6.00pm. Suntech's Chief Human Resources Officer, Mr. Jiang Hongkuan, will provide an introduction to Suntech and potential career paths.

Graduates interested in starting work immediately are invited to submit an application with the subject line "UNSW+Major+Name+Position," also providing your academic record and prior work experience, to hr_campus-at-suntech-power-com & ying-zhang-at-suntech-power-com. Applications received before May 12th will be considered for interviews in late May.

We look forward to meeting you!

Available positions listed below. Please reference position in email header when applying.

R&D Silicon Material Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Research solar-grade silicon purification and processing methods.
  • Analyze and identify potential impurities in crystalline silicon materials and
  • Assess the impact of doping, defects, or impurities on cell performance.

Requirements:

Knowledge of crystalline silicon materials;
Understanding of the processes and principles of solar cells;
Logical and innovative thinking; and
Good written and oral English and Chinese.

Senior Silicon Material Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Research cell hotspots and processes for producing and casting monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon wafers
  • Analyze and identify potential impurities in crystalline silicon materials.
  • Assess the impact of doping, defects, or impurities on cell performance;
  • Together with manufacturing, technology and purchasing departments, streamline the incorporation of new materials in the cell manufacture process, while helping to ensure product quality and process reliability.

Requirements:

Knowledge of crystalline silicon materials;
Understanding of the principles of solar cells;
Familiarity with the crystalline silicon solar cell manufacturing process;
Logical and innovative thinking;
and Good written and oral English and Chinese.

Cell Technology Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Research and implement solar cell process improvements
  • Develop and implement new cell structures and designs.

Requirements:

Knowledge of solar materials;
Understanding of the principles of solar cells;
Familiarity with crystalline silicon solar cell and module manufacturing processes;
Logical and innovative thinking;
Good written and oral English and Chinese; and
Strong work experience.

Module Material R&D Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Review existing R&D documentation.
  • Together with the purchasing department, introduce new materials and assess performance.
  • Together with manufacturing, technology and purchasing departments, streamline the incorporation of new materials in the module manufacture process, while helping to ensure product quality and process reliability; and
  • Research and assess the technical requirements of new materials.

Requirements:

Technical knowledge of raw materials (polymer materials);
Familiarity with the module assembly process;
Familiarity with the material test methods and reference standards;
Familiarity with material testing equipment; and
Good written and oral English and Chinese.

R&D Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibility:

  • Under direction, generate scheme designs\3D designs\assembly drawings\configuration assembly drawings
  • Set up theoretical models, calculate technical requirements
  • Support technology implementation and patent applications
  • Analyze and troubleshoot unexpected R&D outcomes
  • Review mechanical designs, blueprints and BOM

Requirements:

Knowledge of solar industry;
Knowledge of processes and principles of mechanical design;
Good sense of logical thinking and innovation;
Good written and oral English and Chinese; and
Strong work experience.