Development Engineering Technician II (C Crew/Day Crew)

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 3,219,000 - 4,503,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer Technician to support DE tests in the JNC line or in a lab, focusing on laser operation and translating instructions into experimental actions.

You will troubleshoot tool/process issues, analyze test data, and coordinate ETAs on the production line with minimal supervision, upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of technical experience or 2 years at First Solar as Development Engineer Technician I.
• Associate’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline with 3 years of experience or 2 years at First Solar as Development Engineer Technician I.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field without prior technical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical skills to adapt procedures, processes, tools and equipment.
• Execute non-routine duties and resolve many questions independently.
• Oversee maintenance within the functional group and train others.
• Plan, coordinate and execute ETAs on production/test environments with cross-team coordination.
• Work under minimal supervision and comply with safety and quality policies.

Skills

Laser operation

MS Office

SQL/JMP

Test data analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

SQL/JMP

Job description

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

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 the JNC line or perform testing in a lab environment with a focus on laser operation.
• 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.

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 operate laser tools and perform minor troubleshooting
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/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.

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. Oversee maintenance and trains others in this process.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests (ETAs) on the production line, coupon line or laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries.
• 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.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Development Engineer.

Travel

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

Estimated Hourly Range

• $23.37-$32.69 Hourly

Work Schedule

• 6am-6pm
• 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off

US Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as 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.