Launch Your Career in Renewable Energy: Solar Cell Process Technician at BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE
BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE is a pioneer and leading enterprise within the new energy photovoltaic cell industry. Dedicated to driving sustainable development and clean energy innovation, the company is expanding its global footprint right here in Nigeria. If you are a technical professional looking to make a tangible impact on the future of renewable energy, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic, cutting-edge manufacturing team.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking detail-oriented and highly technical Solar Cell Process Technicians to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for monitoring, fine-tuning, and maintaining the chemical, thermal, and deposition processes across our high-volume silicon solar cell production lines. Your core mission will be ensuring high cell conversion efficiency, optimal production yields, and maintaining zero defect rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Monitoring & Equipment Operation: Oversee automated silicon cell production equipment across core fabrication stages, including chemical texturing/alkali etching, phosphorus/boron diffusion, PECVD anti-reflective coating, laser contact opening (LCO), metallization screen printing, and firing furnaces.
- Process Stability & Control: Monitor real-time parameters such as temperatures, gas flows, chemical concentrations, and deposition rates using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to maintain target yields and prevent batch deviations.
- Quality & Defect Analysis: Perform routine quality checks using EL (Electroluminescence) imaging, IV curve testing, and optical measurement equipment to detect micro-cracks, surface defects, or color variations.
- First-Line Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Execute routine preventive maintenance (PM), chemical bath replacements, screen changes, and basic mechanical or electronic troubleshooting when alarms or process stoppages occur.
- Safety & Cleanroom Compliance: Strictly adhere to cleanroom standards (Class 1,000/10,000) and follow stringent chemical safety protocols for handling hazardous production materials (e.g., HF, silane, acids, pastes).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: OND, HND, or B.Sc / B.Eng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience: 1–3+ years of experience in solar cell manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, or advanced automated industrial manufacturing.
Technical & Soft Skills
- Good understanding of silicon wafer processing or automated machine operations.
- Hands-on familiarity with measurement instruments (calipers, multimeters) and strong computer literacy (MS Excel, Manufacturing Execution Systems / MES).
- Proven ability to follow strict technical SOPs and read basic equipment control interfaces.
- Work Conditions: Ability to work in full cleanroom apparel ("bunny suits"), stand for extended periods, lift equipment up to 20 kg, and adapt to 12-hour rotating shifts.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CVs and applications directly to the hiring team via email at hr@bge-solar.com. Please ensure the job title ("Solar Cell Process Technician") is clearly stated in the subject line of your email.
