Development Engineering Technician

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

Basic Job Functions: 

• Support DE tests in manufacturing line or perform testing in lab environment.

• Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcome.

• May assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and identifying and implementing system improvements to achieve performance goals.

• May compile and analyze test data from performed testing.

Education/Experience:

• 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.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 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 and some knowledge of SQL/JMP.

• Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor.  May train others.

• Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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 (ETAs) on the production line, coupon line or 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.