Advanced Development Engineer Technician

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer Technician II to support DE tests on manufacturing lines or in the lab. You will interpret instructions into actions, troubleshoot tools, and drive improvements to meet performance targets.

The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to train others, with regular communication across all levels. Responsibilities include planning and executing engineering tests, maintaining safety standards, and participating in process

Qualifications

• Proficient in a wide array of tools/processes/procedures with the ability to train others, develop best practices and identify safety risks.
• Experienced in independently resolving moderate process/equipment issues on the production line or the lab.
• Skilled in MS Office and advanced skills in SQL and 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.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced technical skills to the position. Possesses specialized abilities and capable of data analysis to determine conclusions and next steps.
• Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Resolved most questions and problems and refers to the most complex issues to a higher level.
• Has ownership within his/her functional group of a particular operational process or equipment. Oversees maintenance and trains others in this process.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests (ETAs) on production line, coupon line or laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries.
• Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training lower-level employees.
• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting ownership

Experimentation execution

Communication across levels

MS Office proficiency

SQL & JMP knowledge

Education

HS Diploma + 14 yrs exp or 2 yrs as Tech II

Associate's in engineering or similar tech + 10 yrs exp or 2 yrs as Tech II

Bachelor's in engineering + 5 yrs exp or 2 yrs as Tech II

Tools

MS Office

SQL

JMP

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer Technician II to support DE tests on manufacturing lines or in the lab. You will interpret instructions into actions, troubleshoot tools, and drive improvements to meet performance targets.

The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to train others, with regular communication across all levels. Responsibilities include planning and executing engineering tests, maintaining safety standards, and participating in process