Development Engineer II — Laser/Glass Cutting

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 80,700 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH, is seeking a Development Engineer II specializing in Laser/Mechanical Glass Cutting to enhance solar cell performance and reduce manufacturing costs. Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess substantial technical experience.

This role involves conducting research, optimizing processes, and applying engineering methods. The position offers a full-time schedule with a competitive salary ranging from $80,700 to $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
• 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
• 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
• No prior technical work experience for Ph.D. holders.

Responsibilities

• Perform material and device research to enhance solar cell performance.
• Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency.
• Apply techniques for material analysis and execution of experiments.

Skills

Material and device research

Statistical analysis

Glass Cutting Methods (Mechanical, Laser, Waterjet)

Communication skills

Execution of experiments

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Master’s Degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH, is seeking a Development Engineer II specializing in Laser/Mechanical Glass Cutting to enhance solar cell performance and reduce manufacturing costs. Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess substantial technical experience.

This role involves conducting research, optimizing processes, and applying engineering methods. The position offers a full-time schedule with a competitive salary ranging from $80,700 to $115,000 annually.