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New Energy Jobs: Dow Corning Solar Solutions

Dowcorning Company:
Dow Corning Solar Solutions
Dow Corning Corporation
Corporate Center
PO Box 994
Midland MI 48686
Tel: 989.496.4400

(Multiple locations in U.S. and around the world.)

Main website:
www.dowcorning.com

Outline of products and services:
"Enough energy comes from the sun in one hour to power the global population for a year. As the photovoltaic industry (PV) assumes an increasingly important role in meeting the world's energy needs, Dow Corning is committed to help PV producers grow and succeed...

"We are investing to continue to make a difference in solar by expanding our portfolio of total solution packages for cell manufacturing, module assembly and installation. Solution packages include high-performance encapsulants, adhesives, coatings, potting agents and sealants as well as next-generation solar grade silicon. As the largest materials supplier to the PV industry, we service the entire PV value chain from sand to sun:

  • Silicon Feedstock - one of  the only companies in the world to provide both metallurgical and semiconductor purity levels to the silicon metal value chain through both Dow Corning and our joint venture, Hemlock Semiconductor.
  • PV Cell Coatings - protective coatings specifically designed to provide durability and abrasion resistance required for consumer products and applications.
  • Cell Encapsulants - proven durability and protection against corrosion and delamination  - ideal for consumer goods PV applications.
  • Junction Box Potting Agents - tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of PV applications, with new options for low-cost junction box design.
  • Frame and Junction Box Sealants - designed to provide long-term weathering performance and adhesion for PV frame and junction box applications."

Applicant background that might be needed:
Chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and installation, information technology.

Current U.S. Job Listings at Dow Corning 

Dow Corning U.S. Career Center

Employment inquiries:
Form-based; review by state and town.


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