Device Engineer
Heat2Power
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Jun 5, 2026
Timeline: Available Immediately
Job Description: Heat2Power is pioneering the world’s most efficient solid-state heat engine: the Air-Bridge Thermal Photovoltaic (TPV) cell. Our breakthrough technology converts infrared radiation into electricity at efficiencies exceeding 45%, unlocking new opportunities in power generation and thermal energy storage. We are seeking a motivated and talented Device Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will help fabricate and scale the next generation of Air-Bridge TPVs to meet increasing customer demand.
The TPV Device Engineer will:
● Use state-of-the-art simulation tools to design TPV cells for customer applications, including optimizing semiconductor layers, doping, contact grid layout, antireflection coatings, etc.
● Lead TPV characterization, including JV, EQE, FTIR, and PL.
● Refine cell designs to enable improvements in manufacturing.
● Help support wafer growth and process development activities using cutting-edge semiconductor processes, including lithography, physical vapor deposition, wafer bonding, chemical etching, metrology, dicing, etc.
This position offers an opportunity to join a fast-paced startup at the forefront of energy innovation, where your work will make a direct impact on the company’s growth and on the future of modular power generation.
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Requirements:
● Ph.D. (or M.S.) in Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent degree.
● Experience in semiconductor device design with TCAD or equivalent software.
● Experience in testing (opto)electronic devices and developing device characterization setups.
● Competency in data analysis and statistics.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clear reporting with a strong attention to detail.
Desirable:
● Experience using materials characterization equipment, including SEM/TEM, FTIR,
XRD, profilometry, and ellipsometry.
● Experience fabricating photovoltaics and/or working in a cleanroom environment with processes including lithography, physical vapor deposition, wafer bonding, chemical etching, metrology, dicing, etc.
● A track record of solving challenging engineering problems and working productively in a team environment.
● A positive attitude and willingness to go beyond one's comfort zone to pursue solutions to new and unexpected problems.
Benefits
● Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
● Medical healthcare coverage
● Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
● Opportunity to work in a high-growth startup environment with direct impact in clean energy
● Access to state-of-the-art facilities
● Professional growth and mentorship opportunities in semiconductor device
fabrication and energy technology
● Ann Arbor (MI) is widely considered one of the best places to live in the U.S. for its high quality of life, strong education system, vibrant cultural scene, and beautiful natural environment
Contact
If you believe you are a strong candidate for this role, please submit your 1-2 page resume to careers@heat2power.us with a subject line title "H2P Device Engineer – Last Name"
Heat2Power is an equal opportunity employer.