First Solar · 9 hours ago
Development Engineer II
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the solar energy sector, and they are seeking a Development Engineer II to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability. The role involves conducting material and device research, planning and executing engineering experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify reliability concerns and improve product performance.
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Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods
Apply state of the art techniques for product failure analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that can address problems with well understood solution paths
Plan and conduct module and component ALT, HALT, HASS and other characterization tests
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for characterization and failure mode identification
Develop automated routines for data reduction, analysis, and reporting
Initiate and collaborate on test equipment improvement projects
May contribute to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May contribute to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications
Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training colleagues
Effective communicator and coordinator within the organization. Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables
May direct the work of hourly associates
Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate'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 I at First Solar
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
Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment
Experience designing, modifying and maintaining laboratory equipment
Experience qualifying laboratory equipment and performing equipment calibrations
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions with formal training or classes in statistical analysis methods
Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with a strong sense of ownership
Exposure to general reliability analysis methods
Experience manipulating large data sets
Ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups. Can produce clear data, presentations, and reports, as well as oral presentations
Good communication skills across organizations
Good interpersonal skills, including working with cross-functional teams. Other behaviors include integrative thinking, results oriented, self-awareness, mentoring others, and willingness to make changes
Preferred
Exposure to semiconductors, PV device physics, and thin film PV technology
Exposure to the function, characteristics, measurement, and application of PV modules
Intermediate knowledge of JMP, Minitab, or similar statistical software suites and experience working with databases
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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