Perovskite Pilot Line Lead, Process & Metrology

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 131,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a technically strong leader to manage a multidisciplinary team focused on perovskite pilot line performance, metrology development, and manufacturing readiness.

The role emphasizes performance improvement, root cause analysis, and device characterization to enable next-generation PV commercialization. You will deploy inline and at-line metrology solutions, lead cross-functional collaboration, and drive technology transfer from development to manufacturing while

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
• Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• 5–10 years in a technical field with prior management in production or pilot environments.
• Expertise in process characterization, optimization, and statistical data analysis.
• Experience implementing process monitoring and metrology systems in development or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of inline and at-line metrology systems and process control methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges.
• Preferred: experience with perovskite photovoltaics or thin-film tech; deployment of metrology in manufacturing; scaling from R&D to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own execution for perovskite process characterization and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action for perovskite line underperformance using advanced characterization, DOE and statistics.
• Develop, validate, and implement new process monitoring strategies and Key Process Output metrics.
• Drive deployment of inline and at-line metrology solutions to improve control and yield.
• Partner with First Solar teams to deliver line control solutions.
• Support technology transfer from development pilot to manufacturing operations.
• Provide clear technical updates to senior leadership and contribute to budgets.
• Coach and develop a multidisciplinary engineering/technician team.
• Ensure safety, environmental procedures and housekeeping standards are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process characterization

Device characterization

Line performance characterization

Inline metrology

At-line metrology

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Advanced data analysis

DOE / design of experiments

Technology scaleup

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Master's or Ph.D. is preferred

Tools

Inline metrology systems

Process control software

Statistical data analysis software

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a technically strong leader to manage a multidisciplinary team focused on perovskite pilot line performance, metrology development, and manufacturing readiness.

The role emphasizes performance improvement, root cause analysis, and device characterization to enable next-generation PV commercialization. You will deploy inline and at-line metrology solutions, lead cross-functional collaboration, and drive technology transfer from development to manufacturing while