Reliability Test Engineer II – Lab & Data Analytics

First Solar Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support reliability lab and field testing, performing module qualification tasks in a safe environment to meet IEC/UL standards and warranty commitments.

You will assist Reliability Engineers, analyze data with JMP/SQL, and help implement test-method improvements across equipment and processes. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments, with occasional long hours and weekend

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years in manufacturing or lab environment or Associate degree with minimum 4 years experience.
• Calibration/testing/measurement experience is required.
• Experience in Industry Standardized Testing & Qualification Desired

Responsibilities

• Work independently with limited supervision and lead projects when needed.
• Support Reliability Engineers on improvement projects for product or testing equipment.
• Prepare and update intermediate summary reports for reliability investigations and metrics.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, work instructions, and equipment specs.
• Ensure reliability tests are completed per schedule and data is accurately entered.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Excel/SQL

Team player

Leadership

Forklift

Written/verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical

Associate degree in Electrical

Tools

Micrometers

Multimeters

Power supplies

Data logger

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support reliability lab and field testing, performing module qualification tasks in a safe environment to meet IEC/UL standards and warranty commitments.

You will assist Reliability Engineers, analyze data with JMP/SQL, and help implement test-method improvements across equipment and processes. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments, with occasional long hours and weekend