Perovskite Solar Development Engineer II

First Solar; California (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer to advance perovskite film quality and solar cell performance through scalable wet coating and thin-film processing. You will design experiments, fabricate core layers, and characterize devices while applying statistical methods to optimize processes and results.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and potential travel to support domestic and international partnerships, with a focus on reliability and accelerated testing in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Requires evidenced experience in solution-based perovskite fabrication and scalable coating processes.
• Experience with selective thin film processes and device integration.

Responsibilities

• Perform material and device research to enhance perovskite film quality and solar cell performance.
• Prototype solar cell devices and perform electrical/photophysical characterizations.
• Mentor teammates and collaborate with internal/external partners, possibly travel.

Skills

Perovskite fabrication

Thin film processing

Data interpretation

Experiment design

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Project execution

Education

Ph.D. in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate’s degree in engineering

Tools

ALD

CVD

PVD

Thermal evaporation

Laser scribing

Lamination

Spray coating

Slot-die coating

Blade coating

Inkjet printing

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer to advance perovskite film quality and solar cell performance through scalable wet coating and thin-film processing. You will design experiments, fabricate core layers, and characterize devices while applying statistical methods to optimize processes and results.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and potential travel to support domestic and international partnerships, with a focus on reliability and accelerated testing in a lab setting.