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First Solar · 5 months ago

Development Engineer II- Thermal Process USA

27876 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $112K/yr

5+ years exp

First Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Development Engineer II to enhance their thermal processes for photovoltaic films. The role involves utilizing thermal process equipment, troubleshooting, and optimizing processes to ensure high product performance and efficiency.

Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner

May be responsible for determining, evaluate and document process and equipment specifications for improved performance

Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results

Effective communicator with internal and external partners. Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of deliverables

May train, mentor and manage junior associates

Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced

Other duties as assigned

Job description subject to change at any time

Qualification

Thermal annealingMaterials scienceDesign of ExperimentsStatistical Process ControlProcess troubleshootingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving methodsProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar

Master's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar

Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience

Comprehensive understanding of functional business units' core area (thermal annealing or materials science), with expert knowledge in at least one area

Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments and equipment and process troubleshooting on manufacturing environment

Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions

Proficient in Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control and Structured Problem-Solving Methods

Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership

Good communication skills across organizations