First Solar · 3 months ago
Engineer- Analytics IV USA
28101 Cedar Park Blvd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$89K/yr - $127K/yr
10+ years expFirst Solar is a leading solar technology company, and they are seeking an Engineer - Analytics IV to develop predictive models and enhance solar cell performance. The role involves executing complex projects, conducting material research, and applying statistical methods to optimize organizational effectiveness.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Lead hands-on implementation of statistical methods and related analytical tools independently and without appreciable direction, with the end goal of understanding PV system and module performance, including identifying root causes of performance concerns
Plan and execute field and lab experiments, analyse data and effectively communicate results
Discover PV performance enhancement opportunities and risk mitigation strategies utilizing data mining and analysis techniques
Apply advanced statistical principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems
Lead standardization of Matlab, Python, JMP Scripts and/or SAS analytical tools in the delivery of the project results
Remain current on the best known statistical methodologies, field performance analysis methodologies and bring in and develop within the organization new methodologies
Interface cross-functionally with Energy Services, Business Development, Product Management, Performance & Prediction and Global Customer Support Services groups
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 20 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer III at First Solar
Master's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer III at First Solar
Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer III at First Solar
Strong written and verbal communication skills; as are interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational follow-up skills, and the ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects/programs
Deep understanding of process/equipment interactions with the ability to develop new solutions
Excellent technical leadership and customer satisfaction mindset
Proficient skills in analysis of PV system performance and PV system performance modeling best practices
Strong data mining ability to establish correlations between module manufacturing, lab, and field performance
In-depth understanding of PV module technology, device behavior and characterization
Proficiency in world class analytical tools such as JMP and Matlab
Proven ability with computer language skills with experience in MS SQL server, MS Office including Visio, Excel, Word, and Power Point
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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