First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

Design and execute tests and experiments to optimize laser processes. Plan, organize, and execute engineering experiment execution. Attention to detail and summarizing experimental data, monthly presentations with next steps/conclusions expected. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Associate’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 Technician II at First Solar. Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 1 year of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline without prior technical work experience. This job requires some experience with optics, solid-state lasers, and familiarity with laser material interactions. Experience with data mining and analysis preferred. Experience with material analysis is preferred. General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Ability to take ownership of problems and own the resolution. Continuous improvement/learning. Ability to take leadership skills to communicate and coordinate between multiple groups. This position requires someone who is comfortable taking initiatives and highly self-motivated. Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems on the manufacturing line. Assist with critical process development of laser systems and scribe parameters. Flexibility to work on weekends or around other tool downtimes is highly desired. Will be required to regularly present on progress made.

Essential Responsibilities:

Tool set up, and process optimization/development. Own or co-own laser tools and take part in regular maintenance of the tool. Take ownership of a process development project. Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager. 

Travel:

10% - 20% 

Estimated Salary Range:

$58,900-$83,950 Annually. 

US Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. 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). All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.