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Development Engineer II- Thermal Process USA
Development Engineer II- Thermal Process USAFirst Solar Inc. • Perrysburg, OH, US
Development Engineer II- Thermal Process USA

Development Engineer II- Thermal Process USA

First Solar Inc. • Perrysburg, OH, US
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Development Engineer II- Thermal Process USA

Perrysburg, OH, United States

Job Description

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

Basic Job Functions :

  • Utilize thermal process equipment to develop and scale PV films.
  • Own equipment reliability, uptime and process troubleshooting for new technologies including tool down issues, yield, and quality issues.
  • Design, execute, and analyze screening and optimization tests in conjunction with integration and technical development teams. Implement manufacturable processes to meet production timelines.
  • Identify and / or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
  • Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems

Education / Experience :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline , without prior technical work experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of functional business units' core area (thermal annealing or materials science), with expert knowledge in at least one area.
  • Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments and equipment and process troubleshooting on manufacturing environment.
  • Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions.
  • Proficient in Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control and Structured Problem-Solving Methods
  • Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership.
  • Good communication skills across organizations.
  • Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner
  • May be responsible for determining, evaluate and document process and equipment specifications for improved performance.
  • Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
  • Effective communicator with internal and external partners. Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of deliverables.
  • May train, mentor and manage junior associates.
  • Comply 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.
  • Reporting Relationships :

  • Reports to Development Manager or Development Director.
  • May have direct reports.
  • Travel :

  • Limited travel required (
  • Estimated Salary Range :

  • $78,600-$112,000 Annually.
  • US Physical Requirements :

    Hybrid 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.

    Job Info

  • Job Identification 1022141
  • Job Category Advanced Research
  • Posting Date 08 / 14 / 2025, 06 : 06 PM
  • Locations 27876 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Work Schedule M-F 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM(United States of America)
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