First Solar · 3 weeks ago
Development Engineering Technician II - Electron Microscopy
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.37/hr - $32.69/hr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of photovoltaic solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Development Engineering Technician II to support their Electron Microscopy group. The role involves operating electron microscopy tools, performing analyses, and preparing samples while ensuring compliance with company policies.
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Responsibilities
Support the MAD team (Material Analysis Department) specifically the EM (Electron Microscopy) group
Be able to operate and understand the EM tools in our lab, which include Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Dual Beam-Focused Ion Beam (FIB-SEM) and cryo-FIB
Be able to perform Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) analysis as well as Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) on a regular basis. (Training will be provided.)
Must be proficient in sample preparation for EM analysis which includes cutting and polishing materials using our precision saw, mechanical polishers, and mount press
Must be organized, pay attention to detail, motivated, and self-directed to support our heavy backlog
Applies some technical skills to the position. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position
Must be able to resolve many questions and problems independently
Plan, coordinate and execute testing in the laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries
Work under minimal supervision
Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar
Associate'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 Technician I at First Solar
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience
Ability to perform sample testing, using our electron microscopy instrumentation
Must be hands on and mechanically inclined to support our special sample prep needs
Ability to work in a lab environment and be fast paced/quick learner
Must be reliable and have excellent communication skills
Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates and customers
Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP
Must be organized, pay attention to detail, motivated, and self-directed to support our heavy backlog
Preferred
Microscopy experience is a plus but not fully required. However, must be willing to learn and understand the techniques
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
Recent News
2026-01-07
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