Perpetua Power Source Technologies is a growing, venture-backed company that designs and manufactures renewable energy solutions for wireless sensors and Wireless Sensor Networks. The team is Perpetua's most valuable asset and we are committed to the success of each employee. Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Perpetua has experienced sustained growth and is led by a talented group of entrepreneurs.

We have the following positions available – please click on each title for details.

Software Engineer (Corvallis, OR)
Thin-Film Lab Technician (Corvallis, OR)
Asia Channel Sales Manager (Corvallis, OR)

Email your resume to careers@perpetuapower.com – please be sure to put the position title in your email 'Subject' line.

Software Engineer (Corvallis, OR)

Overview
We are looking for a talented software design engineer to join our outstanding team in Corvallis, Oregon. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated engineer who can work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Activities
• User experience driven software solution (Application level) development
• Technology enhancement and integration of existing OTS solutions
• Integrate and test renewable power source solutions with wireless sensor systems
• Embedded software design, implementation and integration responsibilities for a diverse set of power source technologies, sensor interfaces and microcontroller based WSN solutions
• Define, specify, and qualify new Perpetua product offerings
• Create and maintain product documentation, implement source control management
• Co-develop test plans for new and existing products
• Work collaboratively with sales/marketing colleagues to address customer requirements
• Balance personal and team contributions to ensure project success

Qualification Requirements
• B.S. Computer Systems or CSET, GPA > 3.5 and M.S. preferred
• Solid software design skills: Object Oriented design concepts, Information Hiding principals, Design Patterns
• Expert software language skills: C, C++ and ASM
• LabVIEW, Visual Studio, and database design/integration
• Excellent self-management capabilities and ability to achieve quick time-to-market products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)

Helpful Experiences
• Experience with embedded software development and tools; JTAG/serial debug implementation, make, compile, locate, debug, firmware programming, NV Memory implementations, ADC, DAC, I2C and interrupt processing for various microcontroller based targets.
• Experience with low power designs, analog electronics, microcontrollers, and 802.15.4
• Networking background and understanding of WAN/LAN infrastructures
• Experience delivering software products and solutions to customers.
• Knowledge and practice of user experience design techniques.

Perpetua assures equal treatment in the administration of all personnel matters including recruitment, selection, hiring, advancement, training and transfers, without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, and age.

Thin-Film Lab Technician (Corvallis, OR)

Overview
We are looking for a talented thin-film lab technician to join our outstanding team in Corvallis, Oregon. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated technician who can work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Activities
• Operate and maintain photolithography patterning tools, processes, and relevant documentation including photoresist application, operation of mask aligner, development, and baking of substrates
• Work with engineering staff to execute design of experiment (DOE) plans in the fabrication of thin-film thermoelectric generators (TEGs)
• Handling of substrates in various wet baths for thin-film device structuring
• Device pattern evaluation by precise microscopic work
• Observe and document processes, providing improvement suggestions to engineering staff
• Maintain consumable supplies
• Assist with the other production steps of TEG manufacturing, including physical vapor deposition and assembly

Qualification Requirements
• Associates Degree with a minimum of 3 years thin-film semiconductor experience in a lab environment or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences with relevant lab or REU experience and minimum 3.5 GPA
• Experience in the operation of photoresist spinners, mask aligners, developers, microscopes, ovens, and wet baths
• Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel, Word, and Access
• Demonstrated experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously
• High motivation and work ethic, flexible team player that complements a fast moving team

Helpful Experiences
• Thin-film physical vapor deposition experience including: operation of high vacuum laboratory sputtering tools and substrate preparation
• Micro assembly experience
• Electro-mechanical experience
• Controls experience

Perpetua assures equal treatment in the administration of all personnel matters including recruitment, selection, hiring, advancement, training and transfers, without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, and age.

Asia Channel Sales Manager (Corvallis, OR)

Overview
We are looking for a talented and experienced Sales Channel Manager to join our outstanding team in Corvallis, Oregon. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who can equip and support identified distributors in Asian markets to result in strong revenue generation. This position requires someone who has excellent multi-cultural communication skills.

Key Activities
• Develop successful sales channel within Asian market countries
• Create and deliver product and sales training
• Manage portfolio to support web, printed, presentation, sales tools and other channel content requirements
• Build and nurture relationships with global clients
• Manage forecast to support business planning
• Communicate current and future channel product requirements
• Ensure support systems are in place to support the channel

Qualification Requirements
• B.A. in Marketing, Business or related field, GPA > 3.5 and M.B.A. preferred
• Sales, Marketing, and/or Account Management
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working within Japanese or Chinese market
• Marketing skills, including research, collateral and presentation development
• Sales training development and/or delivery
• Familiarity with automation processes within industrial markets
• Adept at using remote communications tools

Helpful Experiences
• Factory automation, systems integration, application configuration
• Proficient in Japanese language
• Familiarity with condition monitoring, wireless sensors, renewable technology, and/or electronic components

Perpetua assures equal treatment in the administration of all personnel matters including recruitment, selection, hiring, advancement, training and transfers, without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, and age.