Development Engineering Technician II

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

• Support DE tests in the manufacturing line or perform testing in a lab environment.
• Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcomes.
• May assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals.
• Ability to design, execute and present the test data from experiments is required for this role.
• Write work instructions and SOP’s for operating equipment.

• 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, preferred.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.

• Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderate process and equipment issues on the production line or in the lab.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language and prior work or school projects demonstrating this competency will be valuable for this role.
• Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate between multiple groups.
• A self-starter with ability to troubleshoot and resolve tool issues.
• Assist with critical process development of laser systems and scribe parameters.

• Apply some technical skills to the position. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Able to resolve many questions and problems independently.
• Has ownership within his/her functional group of a particular operational process or equipment. Oversee maintenance and train others in this process.
• Tool set up, and process optimization/development.
• Operate and maintain tools. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests on Yellowstone line, including coordination across team boundaries.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Complies with Company’s Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
• Some flexibility in work hours and ability to work overtime, as needed, is required.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager.

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

• $23.37-$32.69 Hourly

• M-F between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
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