Vladimir Breus

Process Engineer at OPES Solar Mobility

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

About

Experience

  • Prozessingenieur at OPES Solar Mobility
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH ()
    • Expert Process Engineer
      Mar 2025 - Nov 2025 · 9 mos

      • Managing and coordinating processes and projects in cell manufacturing, ensuring alignment across departments. • Overseeing the continuous improvement process in the area of technology and process engineering, optimizing the product quality (solar cell efficiency), throughput, yield, and costs. • Proactively engaging in cross-departmental collaboration, bridging gaps between process development, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

    • Senior Process Engineer
      Feb 2021 - Feb 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      • Oversaw the technological responsibility for wet chemical processes in HJT silicon solar cell production, driving continuous improvement initiatives. • Analyzed and optimized process performance, leading to significant enhancements in production machine efficiency. • Planned and specified processes for multiple manufacturing locations, providing implementation support and consulting for seamless integration.

  • Process Engineer Wet Chemistry at Meyer Burger (Germany) AG
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    • Developed and optimized wet chemistry processes for HJT solar cells manufacturing in a pilot production line. • Optimized and reconceptualized the wet chemistry tools and waste water components (facility systems), based on efficiency- and cost-optimized processes • Led the design and specification of wet chemistry production equipment for turn-key projects for HJT, n-type PERC and perovskite tandem solar cells, ensuring efficient implementation. • Provided technological assistance and training to integrators and customers, enhancing project success.

  • Senior Process Technologist at Q-Cells AG
    Nov 2010 - Oct 2012 · 2 yrs

    • Developed and optimized wet-chemical processes for the production of multi- and monocrystalline silicon solar cells, enhancing efficiency. • Supported cross-functional teams in industrializing Q.ANTUM PERC technology for mass production, ensuring quality and scalability. • Designed and executed comprehensive Design of Experiments (DoEs) to analyze and interpret data from laboratory and pilot-scale experiments.

  • Postdoctoral researcher at University of Mainz
    Feb 2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

    • Conducted research on biocompatible quantum dots for medical applications, focusing on single-particle tracking. • Investigated the impact of nanoparticles on cell vitality and motility, leading to significant insights in cytotoxicity. • Designed and synthesized novel core/shell semiconductor quantum dot nanostructures for photovoltaic applications.