Solar Cell Engineer

5 days ago

Perrysburg, Ohio, United States First Solar Full time
Job Title: Development Engineer

First Solar is seeking a highly skilled Development Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Process Development group, you will be responsible for driving improvements in solar cell performance and process capability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and maintenance plans to ensure high-quality solar cells.
  • Apply statistical process control techniques to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize process capability.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and sputter teams to ensure sputter tools are well-maintained and maintenance plans are followed.
  • Perform process space mapping to understand the relationships between key process inputs and outputs, and utilize learnings to optimize solar cell performance.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection, and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific, or empirical methods.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 20 years of relevant technical experience, or 2 years of experience as an Associate Engineer or Development Engineer Technician III at First Solar.
  • Associate's degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience, or 2 years of experience as an Associate Engineer or Development Engineer Technician III at First Solar.
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 3 years of relevant technical experience, or 1 year of experience as an Associate Engineer or Development Engineer Technician III at First Solar.
  • Master's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 1 year of relevant technical experience, or 1 year of experience as an Associate Engineer at First Solar.
Preferred Skills:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of plasma sputtering, vacuum systems, thin film photovoltaics, and/or material science.
  • Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership.
  • Understanding and application of statistical process controls techniques such as Six Sigma.
  • Skills and hands-on experience in design and execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment.
  • Statistical and analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions.
  • Good communication skills across organizations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the capability of collaborating with and developing others.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision to achieve goals.
Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. The ability to climb stairs on an occasional basis is also required. The position involves lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis. The ability to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards, is required. The ability to wear a respirator at any given time is also a condition of employment and continued employment.

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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