About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) has on going needs for new Fellows to join its photovoltaics group. This is an opportunity to build up R&D capability in a new Fraunhofer center and to work with cutting-edge clean technology solutions for a wide variety of clients. You’ll be a key part of a dynamic team based in Boston, Massachusetts working on sustainable energy technology development.  Fellowship positions last for 6 months.  Many Fellows go on to find successful employment because of the practical experience acquired at Fraunhofer CSE. 

Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:

• Work with engineers and scientists to design next generation module concepts, and execute on experiments to test them.
• Perform module material degradation tests, and carry out experiments to understand underlying failure mechanisms.
• Operate, maintain and improve module fabrication and characterization equipment for R&D applications.
• Build and assemble mechanical and electronic devices relating to solar modules and characterization.
• Design and monitor laboratory experiments on modules and communicate results using verbal and written means. 

 Required Experience and Education:

• An excellent academic record in a science or engineering discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently.
• An aptitude for learning new things.
• Going the extra mile to support the team’s research projects.
• Working to ensure that the laboratory remains a positive, creative, and safe working environment at all times

Applicants for a FhCSE internship must be enrolled in University or within 1 year of graduation at the time of internship.

In your cover letter, please explain what motivates you to apply and how, in your opinion, the skills you would develop from this Fellowship would help you achieve your next career step.

About Fraunhofer CSE:

 
The Fraunhofer USA Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE is an applied research and development laboratory dedicated to building tomorrow’s energy future today. Our staff’s expertise in solar photovoltaics, smart energy-efficient buildings, and grid technologies provides a platform for deeply integrating distributed energy resources through collaborative R&D with private companies, government entities, and academic institutions. Fraunhofer CSE is one of seven centers of Fraunhofer USA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit contract R&D organization. Fraunhofer USA works closely with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe's largest contract R&D organization.

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of Individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and is a federal contractor.