Development Engineer 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 the manufacturing line or perform testing in 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.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar.

• Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 2 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.

• Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of lab and process equipment and systems.

• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP.

• Execute experiments efficiently and effectively with high fidelity.

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

Essential Responsibilities:

• Applies engineering or science skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment.
• Duties and tasks are mostly recurring. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• May have oversight over certain areas/processes affecting the group.
• Be able to analyze work environment and make suggestions for continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, safety, or performance.
• Work under daily supervision. Follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Complies 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.

Reporting Relationships:                                                                                                       

• Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager.

Travel:

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