HQP - QS 205 Photovoltaics Perovskite - Silicon Tandem Solar Cell Integrations Team Lead (m/f/d)

Powering the Future of Solar Technology with Qcells

At Qcells, we don’t just envision a greener future—we actively create it.

As a global leader in photovoltaic technology and a proud member of the Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE® Global 500 enterprise, we are dedicated to shaping next-generation solar energy solutions. At our R&D Center in Thalheim (near Leipzig/Halle/Berlin), over 200 experts are working on advanced solar cell and module technologies, including next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.

We are currently seeking a Team Lead for Integration & Failure Analysis to build, guide, and develop a high-performing team addressing critical performance and reliability challenges.

Your Role: Leading Teams & Driving Execution

As Team Lead, you will be responsible for building and managing a dedicated R&D group, ensuring delivery of key results in integration and failure analysis, and driving execution in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders in the field of advanced tandem solar cell technologies.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Build, lead, and develop a highly skilled team of scientists and engineers
• Foster a culture of analytical thinking, ownership, and collaboration
• Coach and support team members in their technical and professional growth

Project & Delivery Ownership:

• Define and manage priorities, roadmaps, and deliverables
• Ensure timely execution of integration and failure analysis activities
• Align closely with R&D, production, and management stakeholders

Integration & Failure Analysis Oversight:

• Oversee root cause investigations and deep-dive analyses
• Ensure structured use of process data, metrology, and imaging
• Drive the development and maintenance of failure catalogues and knowledge systems

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Act as interface between teams and departments
• Ensure alignment between technology development and manufacturing needs
• Translate business and technology requirements into actionable plans

Continuous Improvement & Strategy:

• Drive improvements in process understanding, yield, and reliability
• Contribute to technology and organizational strategy
• Establish efficient workflows, tools, and processes

Your Profile:

We are looking for a strong leader with a solid technical background and proven ability to deliver results through teams.

Your Qualifications:

• Degree in science or engineering (PhD preferred)
• Several years of experience in photovoltaics, semiconductors, or related industries
• Experience in team leadership or project management
• Solid understanding of integration, device behaviour, and/or failure analysis
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear direction and decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Very good English (German is a plus)

Why Qcells?

• Lead a key R&D function with high business impact in next-generation tandem solar technologies
• Shape and develop a high-performing technical team
• Work in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment
• Contribute to sustainable energy solutions

Ready to Shape the Future of Solar Energy?

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