Product Development Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated engineer to support our PV product activities in developing devices aligned to sustainable and new applications of our perovskite-based photovoltaic device technology.

The role requires someone who can identify and implement routes to develop efficient, reliable and sustainable PV modules suitable for power generation in a variety of mainstream and specialty applications such as utility scale, buildings, vehicles, aeronautics and space.

• Fabrication and characterisation of high efficiency, highly reliable PV modules
• Technology transfer from R&D into product production
• Advancing the efficiency and reliability of PV products in a short timeframe
• Demonstrating our PV module technology in a varied range of applications such as utilities, buildings, vehicles, aeronautics and space
• Evaluating and implementing sustainable materials, processes and routes to recyclability in our products
• Willingness to travel and to undertake short secondments to our German site
• Ensuring tasks are appropriately prioritised, documented and executed according to agreed timelines
• Complying with quality standards including record keeping and health and safety
• Being a proactive team player who supports the work activities of other team members and contributes to multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Doctorate degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or related discipline.
• Proven track record in the development and fundamental understanding of optoelectronic devices, particularly solar cells and PV modules
• Experience in transferring technology from lab to fab
• Hands‑on experience of designing and building demonstrators or prototype PV modules for a range of applications
• Extensive knowledge of semiconductor materials, including perovskites
• Extensive knowledge of PV module technology
• Knowledge of optoelectronic devices and materials characterisation
• Excellent communication, presentation and written skills
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills.

• Industrial experience of solar cell and PV module fabrication
• Project management skills, including managing external collaborations
• Fluent in German, both written and verbal.

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Benefit package according to location
• A fast-paced work environment in a growing international company
• A chance to make a difference by joining our employee committees built around our values
• The opportunity to experience and support many parts of the business.

Join our team we look forward to receiving your application!

Oxford PV is an equal opportunity employer and expressly welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.