Solar Materials & Devices Development Engineer II

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Development Engineer to advance thin-film solar cell research. You will design and run experiments, evaluate materials, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with multiple teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ownership of project plans, and the ability to communicate results clearly. Opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence process improvements are available.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with relevant experience per description.
• Strong experimental execution in lab or manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Ownership mindset and detailed planning skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency through engineering and empirical methods.
• Plan, execute and characterize laboratory experiments and communicate results.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze data and optimize processes.
• Develop work plans with clear objectives and ownership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior associates.

Skills

Core area expert knowledge

Experiment execution

Data analysis

Ownership and planning

Cross-organizational communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Master’s Degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Development Engineer to advance thin-film solar cell research. You will design and run experiments, evaluate materials, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with multiple teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ownership of project plans, and the ability to communicate results clearly. Opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence process improvements are available.