Master Thesis - Laser process optimization for the realization of a plastic-free encapsulation method

Your Job:

• Literature research on /Familiarization with the topic of laser welding of glass and metal
  
• Familiarization with the laser system
  
• Qualitative measurement of the lifetime of charge carriers in processed Si wafers/solar cells
  
• Optimization of the laser process for joining glass with metal
  
• Glass-to-glass encapsulation of a wafer/solar cell using the glass-metal joining process
  
• Verification of the encapsulation quality using Damp-Heat tests (moisture ingress) and lifetime measurements
  
• Analysis and documentation of the results
  

Your Profile:

• Excellent academic performance in a master’s program in electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field
  
• Basic knowledge of laser technology
  
• Initial experience in optimizing laser processes and with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Matlab) is beneficial
  
• Analytical and structured thinking
  
• Fluent written and spoken English or German
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A highly motivated team and an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
  
• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Continuous professional support from your scientific supervisor
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  

The position is initially for a fixed term of 6 months.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.