Development Engineer Technician II; 2nd Shift: S-T

Job Description

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

• Support DE tests 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.
• May compile and analyze test data from performed testing.
• This is a 2nd shift role on a Sunday through Thursday schedule.
• Wet process support for DE and site operation: hands-on execution of general wet processes, such as spin coating, spray coating, slot die, etc., for various critical coatings; own SOP creation and maintenance; cross-train the rest of the crew; troubleshoot operation, process and equipment issues; ensure quality of the node; and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with the engineering team.

• 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 engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience.

• 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.
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office is a must; some knowledge of JMP/SQL a plus.
• Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
• Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
• Prior experience in wet coatings in one or more of these categories (spin coat, spray coat, slot die, industrial inkjet print, ink mixing, cleaning) is a must.
• Prior experience serving complex wet coating equipment (such as a Slot Die, Spray coater, Industrial Inkjet Print) a strong plus.
• Prior experience working on ink mixing processing (including dry/wet mixing and ink quality control) a strong plus.
• Prior experience working on Perovskite PV material system a plus
• Ability to support multiple wet process nodes and to move flexibly between coating platforms as development priorities change.

• Applies 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 trains others in this process.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests in the laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.
• Job assignments and shifts may change depending on job needs.

• Reports to Development Engineer. Receives daily operational direction from the Development Engineering Operations supervision team.

• Up to 10% domestic

• 30.38 USD per hr.
  
  - 42.97 USD per hr.

• 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 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Requir…