Analytical Lab Development Engineer Technician II

First Solar, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 86,789,000 - 122,606,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Materials Analysis Technician to perform characterization in a laboratory setting and provide timely feedback to development teams.

Responsibilities include sample preparation and analysis using SEM, XRD, AFM, UV-Vis, TRPL, and optical microscopes, along with data documentation and communication of results. Candidates should have relevant technical experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine measurements using laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory readiness by supporting equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance coordination, calibration scheduling, consumables inventory, and safe work practices.
• Coordinate with engineers and cross-functional lab users to manage priorities, communicate turnaround expectations, and elevate equipment or data-quality concerns.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Comply 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.
• Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Skills

Materials characterization

Laboratory testing

SOP compliance

Data visualization

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in engineering

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

SEM

XRD

AFM

UV-Vis

TRPL

Optical microscopy

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Materials Analysis Technician to perform characterization in a laboratory setting and provide timely feedback to development teams.

Responsibilities include sample preparation and analysis using SEM, XRD, AFM, UV-Vis, TRPL, and optical microscopes, along with data documentation and communication of results. Candidates should have relevant technical experience and strong attention to detail.