Development Engineering Technician II

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,194 - 45,033; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Perrysburg, Ohio, is looking for a Development Engineer Technician. Responsibilities include supporting tests in manufacturing and troubleshooting various tool/process issues. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent along with relevant technical experience. The role demands strong skills in sample testing and communication among teams. The position offers a pay range of $23.37-$32.69 hourly and requires some flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 10 years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support DE tests on the manufacturing pilot line.
• Perform troubleshooting on tool/process issues.
• Plan and execute tests on the Yellowstone line.

Skills

Ability to perform sample testing

Troubleshooting basic to moderate process issues

Knowledge of at least one programming language

Expert in execution of experiments

Ability to communicate and coordinate between groups

Self-starter with troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience

Associate's Degree in engineering discipline with 3 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline, without prior experience

Tools

General electrical/electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions

• Support DE tests in manufacturing pilot line or perform testing in lab environment.
• Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcome.
• Perform troubleshooting on various tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals.
• Ability to design, execute and present the test data from experiments is required for this role.
• Write work instructions and SOP's for operating equipment.

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 an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.

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.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language and prior work or school projects demonstrating this competency will be valuable for this role.
• Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate between multiple groups.
• A self-started with ability to troubleshoot and resolve tool issues.
• Assist with critical process development of laser systems and scribe parameters.

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.
• Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Able to resolve many questions and problems independently.
• Has ownership within his/her functional group of a particular operational process or equipment. Oversees maintenance and trains others in this process.
• Tool set up, and process optimization/development.
• Operate and maintain tools. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests on Yellowstone line, including coordination across team boundaries.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
• Some occasional flexibility in work hours and ability to work overtime, as needed, is desired.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager.

Travel

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range

• $23.37-$32.69 Hourly

Work Schedule

• M-F between 8am-4:30pm

US Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.