Banyan Energy
Non-imaging optics designer
Job Location Berkeley, CA
Job Category Engineering
Summary
Responsible for providing expertise in the area
of non-imaging optics. Participate in design-for manufacturability
of new products. Work with engineers to create practical designs from an
existing concept. Predict optical performance
using quantitative models. Help create test bed
and evaluate optical performance. Plan for
integration into a larger module structure. Project
expected performance over the life of the product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.
Participate in new product development
Drive optical design for manufacturability
Acquire and analyze performance data, watch for failure trends, and give
recommendations to help with possible design improvements
Participate in Vendor/Subcontractor relations.
Ensure technical procedures and documentation are complete
Coordinate with vendors on changes to parts
Work with engineers to modify and evaluate prototypes
Minimum Education and Experience
A Bachelors degree in technical field and 3+ years work experience.
Preferred experience
Graduate degree in non-imaging optics
1+ years experience in practical solar-related job
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
Background in heat transfer and or thermodynamics
Installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting various types of sensors
Qualifications
A history of creative optical design
Proficiency with optical design software such as ASAP and ZEMAX
General knowledge of machinery and electronics
CAD Skills including proficiency in GD&T (be
able to read a drawing and specify a part)
Proficiency with hand, power and machine tools
Superb technical communication skills
Company Background
Banyan Energy is a solar power technology startup
based in Berkeley, CA. Over the last
three years, Banyan has developed a new set of
optics to collect and concentrate sunlight.
Our optics platform can achieve concentrations of 2-500x, deliver high optical
performance, improve concentrator module and
system reliability, and integrate into
standard module form factors for ease of
manufacturing and adoption. Our first product is
a low concentration module that aims to
significantly reduce the costs and capital
investments of solar module manufacturing. Our long term goal is to make solar
competitive with conventional sources of energy.
The core team has backgrounds in
technology and business from UC Berkeley,
Harvard, and Princeton. We are looking for
enterprising team members eager to join an early
stage company and help build a great,
mission-oriented business.
Contact
Please email your resume to hr@banyanenergy.com.
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