First Solar · 1 month ago
Development Engineer I
27876 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$67K/yr - $96K/yr
1+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Development Engineer I to contribute to semiconductor device research. The role involves data analysis, material analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance solar cell performance.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Perform data analysis in semiconductor device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance, stability and yield to meet department goals and deliverables
Primary/secondary ownership of data tables and analysis methods and reporting
Identify, organize, submit and analyze material analysis samples and data
Select and submit samples for reliability and performance analysis. Work closely with integration and development engineering teams for data review and publication
Apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness
Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency through engineering, scientific or empirical methods
Apply established methods for material analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments
May contribute to determination and evaluation process specifications for improved performance
Effective team member that can support cross functional project and take ownership of sub-deliverables
Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training lower level employees
Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or similar technical discipline, with 2 years of technical work experience as an Associate Engineer or 3 years as a Development Engineer Technician III with First Solar
Advanced knowledge in several skills that are relevant to the group, including statistical data analysis techniques including but not limited to JMP, DOE, SPC
Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in a manufacturing environment
Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions
Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership
Effective communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering, Physics or Instrumentation (*strongly* preferred) with at least 1 year of experience in field relevant to this role
PhD in an engineering discipline, with research experience aligned with job functions will be considered
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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