SOLYNDRA, INC.
Loan: $535,000,000 - Department of Energy - Sep. 3, 2009
14% voted satisfied - 86% voted not satisfied - 84 vote(s) cast
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Award Description: Develop, construct, own and operate a thin-film solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility
Project Description: Develop, construct, own and operate a thin-film solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility
Jobs Summary: Project Managers - Manages specific projects that may be non-technical, such as vendor management. Works closely with supply-base/purchasing dept. Mechanical Engineers - Designs/develops mechanical systems for equipment build. Some will take the lead (typically senior level) as the expert in mechanical design. Mechanical Designers - Works on design projects of moderate scope, using application that will translate to equip build. Software Engineers - Responsible for the development of integrating sw programs or s/w enhancements to new equipment designs. Will also use tools to develop or trouble shoot s/w design or enhancements Automation Mechanical Engineers - Responsible for the design and enhancement of equipment utilizing robotics, hydraulic mechanisms, or other complex technologies. Automation SW Engineers/Sr. Controls Engrs - Responsible for designing power and/or controls to new equipment or enhancements. Electrical Engineers - Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. System Engineers - Determines system specs, process, mechanical and sw compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems (if required) and integration of total system. Also responsible for analysis of specific situation or data which may require review. Works with other disciplines of engineering, i.e., mechanical, software or electrical engineers. Technical Staff - Work on a variety of engineering projects. Process Engineers - Works closely with process/technology managers to ensure processing techniques are followed. Will apply knowledge to data analysis and resolution. Product Development & Test Engineers - Responsible for conceptualizing new design or enhancements for current equipment design. Must test and gather data to analyze and problem solving. Manufacturing Engineers - Responsible for uptime of equipment; technical support and maintenance. May be required to record issues for resolution. Provides support for repair and process engineering issues. Manufacturing System Engineers - Works with the MES team to define and implement manufacturing floor documentation: integration, metrology, reporting, and yield. Can be the technical expert in MES, trouble-shooting and floor operations. Engineering Management - Provides overall direction, development and implementation of engineering projects. Responsible for budget and resource planning. Business Application/Programmer Analysts - Analyzes, designs, programs/codes software enhancements for current business applications. Must work closely with engineering development group to ensure output if reliable and used for continuous improvements. Facilities Managers - Manages specific projects related to facilities: fab design, office space and space planning. Tech Writer/Doc Control - Responsible for documenting new engineering standards and changes. Works with Quality to ensure systems are used and CIP practices are in place. EH&S - Responsible for the environmental health and safety practices are communicated and resources are available. Mechanical Engineer - Designs/develops mechanical systems for equipment build. Some will take the lead (typically senior level) as the expert in mechanical design. Contracts Manager - Conducts the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of government contracts and sub-contracts to ensure satisfaction of government specifications and requirements. (Total jobs reported: 118)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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