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 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.
• Wet process support DE and site operation: Hand-on wet process, such as, spin, slot die, inkjet processes for various critical coatings, own SOP maintenance, x-training to rest of crew, troubleshoot operation/process/equipment issues, ensure quality of node, conduct continuous improvements.

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 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) is a strong plus.

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.