Solar Cell Development Engineer I

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio, seeks a development engineer to advance thin-film solar cell performance and reduce manufacturing costs. You will own project areas within the group and plan, execute, and characterize experiments in lab and manufacturing environments.

The role emphasizes applying statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflows, with strong ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and practical problem-solving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with extensive relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering preferred with relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with related experience adds value.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve solar cell efficiency and material choice.
• Apply state-of-the-art material analysis and data statistics.
• Develop and execute work plans for experiments in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate across teams and ensure adherence to safety and quality policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Experimentation

Ownership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in engineering or related

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related

Master’s Degree in engineering or related

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio, seeks a development engineer to advance thin-film solar cell performance and reduce manufacturing costs. You will own project areas within the group and plan, execute, and characterize experiments in lab and manufacturing environments.

The role emphasizes applying statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflows, with strong ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and practical problem-solving.