Development Engineer II- Chemical Handling/Mixing

First Solar
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 80,700 - 115,000 annuallyFunction: Product Management0Skills: ["Analytical skills","Communication","Ownership","Collaboration","Planning"]

Conduct material and device research to improve thin film solar cell efficiency, stability, and manufacturing cost. Plan, execute, and characterize development engineering experiments across laboratory and manufacturing environments, applying statistical and engineering methods to optimize outcomes. Evaluate material and tool/equipment specifications when needed, collaborate across organizations and external partners, and may mentor junior associates while ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety policies.

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2 months ago

Development Engineer II- Chemical Handling/Mixing

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Job Summary

Conduct material and device research to improve thin film solar cell efficiency, stability, and manufacturing cost. Plan, execute, and characterize development engineering experiments across laboratory and manufacturing environments, applying statistical and engineering methods to optimize outcomes. Evaluate material and tool/equipment specifications when needed, collaborate across organizations and external partners, and may mentor junior associates while ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety policies.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability while reducing manufacturing cost.
  • •Own enabler projects aligned to department goals and deliverables.
  • •Plan, execute, and characterize development engineering experiments in lab and manufacturing settings.
  • •Apply state-of-the-art material analysis and statistical/data analysis methods; optimize processes and methods for reuse.
  • •May determine and evaluate material specifications and tool/equipment specifications; may train, mentor, and manage junior associates.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,700 - 115,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree (or Ph.D.) in chemical engineering or a similar technical discipline, plus the specified relevant technical experience (or 2 years as a Development Engineer I).
  • •Hands-on experience executing experiments in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
  • •Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions.
  • •Ability to create and carry out detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong ownership.
  • •Good communication skills across organizations, with ability to collaborate on cross-functional work.
Education:
Skills:Analytical skillsCommunicationOwnershipCollaborationPlanning

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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