Development Engineer II - Wet Processing

First Solar
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 80,700 - 115,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Communication","Ownership","Planning","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Plan and execute laboratory experiments to enhance thin film solar cell performance, stability, and manufacturing cost. Apply statistical and engineering methods to interpret data, optimize processes, and develop recommendations that support department goals. Work with materials analysis, state-of-the-art characterization and experimental planning, and communicate results across the organization and cross-functional partners.

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Development Engineer II - Wet Processing

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Job Summary

Plan and execute laboratory experiments to enhance thin film solar cell performance, stability, and manufacturing cost. Apply statistical and engineering methods to interpret data, optimize processes, and develop recommendations that support department goals. Work with materials analysis, state-of-the-art characterization and experimental planning, and communicate results across the organization and cross-functional partners.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability while reducing manufacturing cost.
  • •Plan, execute, and characterize laboratory experiments; communicate results and ensure accountability for experimental conclusions and recommendations.
  • •Apply state-of-the-art techniques for material analysis, statistical data analysis, and experimental planning.
  • •Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection, and process/equipment design using engineering or scientific methods.
  • •Comply with Environmental, Quality, Safety, and other company policies; may train, mentor, and manage junior associates.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,700 - 115,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline (or similar technical discipline) with 15 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or similar technical discipline) with 5 years of relevant 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) with 3 years of relevant technical experience, or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.
  • •Comprehensive understanding of functional business unit core area (e.g., sputter or materials science), with expert knowledge in at least one area.
  • •Hands-on experience executing lab or manufacturing experiments and analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions.
Experience:Solar energyThin filmMaterials scienceLaboratory experimentation
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsCommunicationOwnershipPlanningCross-functional collaboration

Company Brief

First Solar
Manufactures and sells solar modules and provides utility-scale photovoltaic power plant solutions. It is one of the world’s largest solar technology companies, focused on thin-film solar panel production and large-scale renewable energy deployment.
Industry: Solar Energy
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tempe, United States
Founded: 1999
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