R&D Process Technician - Swing Shift
Swift Solar · San Carlos, California, United States
Posted 5 days ago · $29 - $40
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Swift Solar's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 80% of Swift Solar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Swift Solar
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 7 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Swift Solar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Swift Solar.
About this role
As an R&D Process Technician at Swift Solar, you will support the device research and development team by conducting experiments to improve solar cell efficiency and reliability. Your daily tasks will include operating thin-film deposition and characterization systems, managing lab equipment, and documenting your work. You will also have opportunities to influence the company's technical direction and help mentor new team members in a dynamic startup environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Swift Solar as an employer.
What you need
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a technician in a technical field, including time in a lab environment
- Ability to work from complex and varying instructions given by scientists and engineers
- Attention to detail and clear communication of status and results
- Experience handling small, delicate samples
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage time effectively
- Growth-minded and coachable attitude
Nice to have
- Experience working safely and efficiently in a lab, semiconductor, R&D, or manufacturing environment
- Experience with running and optimizing thin film deposition processes
- Experience with materials characterization
- Experience with vacuum systems and gloveboxes
- Experience with electronic test equipment like multimeter and oscilloscope
What you get
- 100% of monthly premiums for HMO/PPO group healthcare plan options covered
- 75% of dental and vision insurance premiums covered
- 401(k) matching
- Clean commuter benefits
- Meaningful equity
- Support for attending conferences and taking online courses
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of required educational qualifications
- Swing shift hours may not suit everyone
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability
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Listed by Swift Solar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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