Senior Perovskite PV Development Engineer

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); Vor Ort; USD 72.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer III to advance thin-film solar cell technology in both laboratory and manufacturing settings. You will lead high-impact projects, apply advanced statistical methods, and drive innovations critical to cost reduction and performance gains.

Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments, evaluating materials and equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust processes and improvements across production lines.

Qualifikationen

• Technical expert in PV processes or equipment development.
• Hands-on experience in lab or manufacturing environments.
• In-depth knowledge across PV device theory, materials science, and process engineering.
• Strong project ownership with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication across organizations.

Aufgaben

• Identify improvements in solar cell efficiency and material selection.
• Improve analysis techniques and plan experiments with unclear solution paths.
• Evaluate material and tool specifications for better performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and lead sub-deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and promote cross-functional project work.
• Adhere to Environmental, Quality, Safety policies and drive continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Kenntnisse

Photovoltaic processes

Laboratory experience

Process engineering

Project ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication across teams

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in engineering

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Master's Degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Manufacturing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

First Solar is seeking a Development Engineer III to advance thin-film solar cell technology in both laboratory and manufacturing settings. You will lead high-impact projects, apply advanced statistical methods, and drive innovations critical to cost reduction and performance gains.

Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments, evaluating materials and equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust processes and improvements across production lines.