A day in the lifeAs a Supply Chain Engineer at Swift Solar, you'll be at the forefront of contributing to shaping the company's supply chain from R&D through manufacturing scale. You'll be responsible for critical chemicals and materials and help define what we buy, qualify suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries as we move toward volume production.
On a typical day, you might define a material specification alongside an R&D Scientist, verify incoming quality in the lab, support the product team on sourcing for a new build, or visit a supplier to assess whether they can scale with us. You'll manage supplies through our ERP and work closely with our VP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain on supplier evaluations, supplier selections, second sources, demand models, specifications, LOIs, supplier agreements, and supplier audits.
Because you'll touch nearly every function - R&D, Engineering, Product, Operations - the role carries real visibility, and you'll help define the systems Swift runs on as we scale. One thing worth saying plainly: the job leans toward building today - specifications, sourcing, supplier development and shifts toward leveraging what you've built as we move into production. The people who do well here find both halves interesting.
You might be a good fit if you... - Have 2-5 years of engineering experience in supply chain or a closely related field, ideally in a technical manufacturing environment
- Hold a degree in Engineering or Science - Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemistry, or Physics and can hold your own in a technical conversation with R&D
- Can manage supplier relationships end-to-end, from qualification and scale-up to long-term agreements and performance monitoring
- Know how to lead documentation of specifications for chemicals and materials
- Understand QA/QC methods and material characterization for chemicals and materials
- Are comfortable with the commercial side of sourcing - pricing, agreements, and demand planning.
- Are organized, proactive, and mission-driven, with a track record of delivering projects on time and a desire to make a meaningful impact on climate change
A strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...- Experience in a high-tech production environment - solar PV, semiconductors, or advanced materials
- Silicon PV or semiconductor experience
- Experience sourcing a bill of materials into production
- Startup experience
The logistics- Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
- Expected Pay Range: $100,000 - $160,000 per year
- The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications
- Ideal start date: Dec 2026
- Travel: 5-10% (as needed)
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)
What you'll love about Swift- Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact.
- Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
- Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity.
- Invest in your career: You'll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We'll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.
We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don't meet every criterion. If you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every listed qualification. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
If you believe in our mission, but this isn't the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!
