Lead Development Engineer – PV Materials & Processes

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 84,200 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio, is looking for a Development Engineer II to enhance solar cell performance and oversee critical projects. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in engineering, with advanced degrees preferred. Responsibilities include conducting research, managing experiments, and improving material processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative solar technology.

The role requires technical expertise in materials and process engineering, along with strong communication skills. Candidates should excel in both laboratory and manufacturing environments and be capable of some travel.

Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years as Development Engineer II at First Solar.
• 10 years of relevant technical experience or 5 years as Development Engineer II at First Solar.
• 8 years of relevant technical experience or 3 years as Development Engineer II at First Solar.
• 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years as Development Engineer II at First Solar.

Responsibilities

• Perform research to enhance thin film solar cell performance.
• Responsible for complex projects critical to department objectives.
• Plan and execute development engineering experiments.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency.

Skills

Photovoltaic processes expertise

Materials Science knowledge

Process engineering skills

Statistical analysis skills

AI tools experience

Education

Ph.D. in relevant engineering field

Master's Degree in relevant engineering field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering field

Associate's Degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Matlab

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio, is looking for a Development Engineer II to enhance solar cell performance and oversee critical projects. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in engineering, with advanced degrees preferred. Responsibilities include conducting research, managing experiments, and improving material processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative solar technology.

The role requires technical expertise in materials and process engineering, along with strong communication skills. Candidates should excel in both laboratory and manufacturing environments and be capable of some travel.