Development Engineer II

Description

• Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• May direct the work of hourly associates.
• Initiate and collaborate on test equipment improvement projects.
• Conduct Accelerated Life Testing on both test structures and modules in the laboratory and in the field.
• Apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness.
• May contribute to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May contribute to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications.
• Apply state of the art techniques for product failure analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that can address problems with well understood solution paths.
• Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment designed to identify potential reliability concerns with experimental prototype devices as well as current module technology.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Develop automated routines for data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for characterization and failure mode identification.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods.
• Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost.
• Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training colleagues.
• May develop new test equipment and test structures and write computer software for data analysis and/or data acquisition systems.
• Plan and conduct module and component ALT, HALT, HASS and other characterization tests.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.

Requirements

• Exposure to general reliability analysis methods.
• Experience designing, modifying and maintaining laboratory equipment
• 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Experience qualifying laboratory equipment and performing equipment calibrations
• Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with a strong sense of ownership.
• Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
• Ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups. Can produce clear data, presentations, and reports, as well as oral presentations.
• Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience.
• Primary/secondary ownership of projects or functional areas within the group.
• Effective communicator and coordinator within the organization. Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables.
• Experience manipulating large data sets.
• Good communication skills across organizations.
• Good interpersonal skills, including working with cross-functional teams. Other behaviors include integrative thinking, results oriented, self-awareness, mentoring others, and willingness to make changes.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions with formal training or classes in statistical analysis methods.
• Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
• Exposure to semiconductors, PV device physics, and thin film PV technology is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of JMP, Minitab, or similar statistical software suites and experience working with databases.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
• Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.

Benefits

• $80,700-$115,000 Annually.
• No travel is required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance