IPVF – Alternant(e) ingénieur(e) matériaux et procédés sous vide F/H
IPVF – Materials and Vacuum Processes Engineering Apprentice (M/F)
20/04/2026
Position: IPVF – Apprentice Materials and Vacuum Processes Engineer (M/F)
Duration: 12 or 24 months
Training: M1 Science and Technology, Engineering or Materials Chemistry
Ref. IPVF: EX-PSV-ALT
IPVF – Photovoltaic Institute of Île-de-France
The Photovoltaic Institute of Île-de-France, institute for energy transition, is a scientific and technical center dedicated to the research and development of solar technologies . On its site located in Paris-Saclay, it brings together its own staff, employees of its partners and those of external companies. The IPVF aims to ambition to become one of the main global centers for research, innovation and training in the field of energy transition .
The IPVF aims to primary objective of improving the performance and competitiveness of photovoltaic cells and developing disruptive technologies relying on four levers:
- An ambitious research program;
- The reception, on its Paris-Saclay site, of more than 200 researchers and their laboratories;
- A cutting-edge technological platform (8 m²) open to players in the photovoltaic sector, and bringing together more than 000 cutting-edge equipment located in clean rooms.
- A training program mainly based on a master's degree, supervision of doctoral students, and continuing education.
JOB CONTEXT
As part of the development of its R&D activities on next-generation photovoltaic cells, IPVF is looking for a materials and vacuum process engineering apprentice to strengthen its thin film manufacturing unit (reactive sputtering, evaporators, ALD, PECVD, MBE, RIE…).
What we offer:
As part of a growing international technology organization that places innovation, excellence, and agility at the heart of its values, we offer a work environment that values team spirit and promotes training. The IPVF will allow you to express your potential and demonstrate your skills in Operation and maintenance of vacuum equipment.
MISSIONS
The apprentice's tasks will include:
- Activities related to the operation of vacuum equipment:
- Put into service two PEVCD and RIE equipment in consultation with the Head of Department, cross-functional services (QHSE, building, special gases) and suppliers.
- Establish the associated documentation (operating instructions, risk analysis).
- Train users on this equipment.
- Establish the quality control and preventive maintenance schedule for this equipment.
- Monitor the start-up, assist the researchers and manage any troubleshooting.
- R&D activities on photovoltaic materials:
- To assist the various programs with a quality input of materials on all vacuum processes (reactive spraying, evaporators, ALD, PECVD, MBE, RIE…) in consultation with the Head of Department.
- To produce samples, as well as optimized and reproducible recipes.
- Other activities:
- Manage product and equipment stocks in consultation with the Head of Department
- Organize, tidy and clean the premises (laboratories and storage rooms)
- Assist in the upkeep and routine maintenance of the equipment and monitor its operational quality.
- Interact with a multidisciplinary team and numerous partners.
- Ensure strict compliance with hygiene and safety rules.
- Present your results to members of the Operations and R&D team (during internal meetings)
REQUIRED PROFILE
Desired course of study: Master of Science and Technology, Engineering or Chemistry of Materials.
Materials science (chemistry and/or physics). Knowledge of vacuum processes is an asset.
Communication in French and English; project management (coordination of different actors); interpretation of results of experiments or physico-chemical measurements, analysis and evaluation of the relevance of experimental data.
Autonomy, team spirit, rigor, respect for hygiene, safety and environmental rules.
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