Development Engineer Technician
US$25 – US$35 / hr base salary
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Development Engineer Technician I”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$25 – US$35 / hr |
|---|
CertificationsHigh School Diploma
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
- Support DE 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:
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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.
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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.
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Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar
Required Skills/Competencies:
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Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.
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Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of lab and process equipment and systems.
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Intermediate knowledge in MS Office
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Some knowledge of SQL/JMP a plus
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Execute experiments efficiently and effectively with high fidelity.
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Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
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Prior experience in wet coatings (spin coat, spray coat, slot die, industrial inkjet, cleaning), dry coatings (sputter, CVD, ALD, evaporation), etching (dry and wet), laser processing, thermal processing, device testing a plus
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.