Development Engineering Technician I

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

108d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Support DE tests in the manufacturing line or perform testing in lab environment. Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcomes. May assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals. May compile and analyze test data from performed testing. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar. Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 2 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar. Experience in materials analysis a plus. Required Skills/Competencies: Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements. Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of lab and process equipment and systems. Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP. Execute experiments efficiently and effectively with high fidelity. Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates. Essential Responsibilities: Applies engineering or science skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment. Duties and tasks are mostly recurring. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels. May have oversight over certain areas/processes affecting the group. Be able to analyze work environment and make suggestions for continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, safety, or performance. Work under daily supervision. Follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar.
Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 2 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as an Engineering Test Support II at First Solar.
Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.
Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of lab and process equipment and systems.
Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP.
Execute experiments efficiently and effectively with high fidelity.
Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

Experience in materials analysis a plus.

Responsibilities

Support DE tests in the manufacturing line or perform testing in lab environment.
Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcomes.
Assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals.
Compile and analyze test data from performed testing.
Apply engineering or science skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment.
Resolve routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
Have oversight over certain areas/processes affecting the group.
Analyze work environment and make suggestions for continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, safety, or performance.
Work under daily supervision.
Follow standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
Other duties as assigned.