Senior Development Test Technician – Wet Processing

First Solar; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer Technician I to support DE tests in a lab environment, interpret instructions into actions, and assist in troubleshooting tool and process issues to improve performance. You will handle wet process steps and contribute to maintaining SOPs while training teammates.

The role requires experience in wet coatings (spin, slot-die, inkjet) and the ability to analyze test data and ensure quality while driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderate process and equipment issues on the production line or in the lab.
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office is a must; some knowledge of JMP/SQL a plus.
• Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
• Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
• Prior experience in wet coatings in one or more of these categories (spin coat, spray coat, slot die, industrial inkjet print, ink mixing, cleaning) is a must.
• Prior experience serving complex wet coating equipment (such as a Slot Die, Spray coater, Industrial Inkjet Print) a strong plus.
• Prior experience working on ink mixing processing (including dry/wet mixing and ink quality control) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Applies some technical skills to the position. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Able to resolve many questions and problems independently.
• Has ownership within his/her functional group of a particular operational process or equipment. Oversee maintenance and trains others in this process.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests in the laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Sample testing

Semiconductor fabrication

Electrical measurements

Troubleshooting

MS Office

JMP

SQL

Lab experiments

Communication

Wet coatings

Slot Die coating

Inkjet coatings

Ink mixing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in engineering or similar

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

JMP

SQL

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer Technician I to support DE tests in a lab environment, interpret instructions into actions, and assist in troubleshooting tool and process issues to improve performance. You will handle wet process steps and contribute to maintaining SOPs while training teammates.

The role requires experience in wet coatings (spin, slot-die, inkjet) and the ability to analyze test data and ensure quality while driving continuous improvements.