PV Integration & Technology Transfer Lead

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

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a results-driven leader to drive integration of thin-film PV module technology, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes technology transfer from advanced research to production, with oversight of coupon pilot lines and collaboration across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. The candidate should have a physics/electrical engineering background, 5+ years in process integration or reliability testing, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Science required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D., preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience working in a process integration, process development or reliability testing role.
• PV, semiconductor/thin-film/electronics-related industry, preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor industry or PV technology industry in the following areas is strongly preferred:
• Thin film deposition and thermal processes & process control
• Solid state device characterization
• Device FA and material characterization

Responsibilities

• Drive technology roadmap projects to successful completion coordinating activities between advanced research, coupon pilot line, process and equipment engineering, quality and reliability, and manufacturing organizations.
• Matrix Manage a team of cross functional engineers. Define specific and quantifiable objectives for each individual team member as well as for the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective co-operation of interdepartmental teams.
• Responsible for effective communication between teams, foster team building, encourage creativity and out of the box thinking.
• Interface with process engineering and equipment engineering as well as operations.
• Ensure adherence to program goals and schedules.
• Prioritize experiments in the production line and plan WIP allocation.
• Integrate FA, material, and device characteristics and process data to determine the mechanisms and root causes of failures and resulting film and device properties.
• Responsible for process control strategy and optimization.
• Participate in cross-functional team reviews.
• Ensure adherence to all Safety Procedures and Housekeeping standards.
• Demonstrate creativity via novel ideas adding to the First Solar's IP portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Statistical analysis

DOE

Data handling

Root Cause Analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Device physics

Thin-film knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Science

Master's degree or Ph.D.

5 years+ relevant industry experience in process integration/development or reliability testing

Tools

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a results-driven leader to drive integration of thin-film PV module technology, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes technology transfer from advanced research to production, with oversight of coupon pilot lines and collaboration across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. The candidate should have a physics/electrical engineering background, 5+ years in process integration or reliability testing, and strong data analysis skills.