VP – EpiNex Technology Transfer

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November 20

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NexWafe

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Energy • Technology • Manufacturing

NexWafe is a company specializing in the development of innovative, high-efficiency, and low-cost photovoltaic solar wafers. Their EpiNex process enables the creation of ultra-thin solar cells, contributing significantly to the energy transition with green energy solutions. NexWafe's technology aims to reduce carbon emissions in photovoltaic manufacturing and supports a global solar supply chain.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2015

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Lead and build the Technology Transfer team responsible for transferring processes, equipment, and operations from prototype to pilot and GW-scale production. • Manage strategic partnerships and ensure successful technology transfer to partner sites, including site assessment, operational planning, and execution. • Oversee front-end engineering activities related to production layout, building, and utilities. • Ensure compliance with CAPEX and OPEX budgets and protect NexWafe’s intellectual property. • Establish HSE standards during commissioning and initial operations. • Act as the primary interface with strategic partners for scale-up beyond pilot manufacturing. • Report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with process development, prototype production, and design engineering teams.

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Material Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines. • 10+ years leading operations, technical, and/or R&D teams in challenging industrial environments. • Proven experience in technology transfer, operations scaling, and partnership management. • Background in international solar or manufacturing companies. • Fluent in English. • Working knowledge of German helpful, but not essential. • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • High willingness to travel internationally (up to 2 weeks per month). • Hands-on mentality with strategic thinking and execution power.

🏖️ Benefits

• A diverse team: Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and collaboration with experts from different areas await you. • A diverse and exciting job: A company that contributes to the commercialisation of environmentally friendly solar energy with a low carbon footprint. • Stability with a certain degree of flexibility: A permanent position with flexible working hours. • Attractive remuneration programme: An attractive salary, a company pension scheme and profit-sharing for employees. • Healthy balance: Take your physical and mental health to the next level with an annual health budget and a HanseFit membership. • Expand your language skills: Optimise your career prospects with the language courses offered.