Development Engineer I

First Solar
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 68,800 - 98,000 annuallyFunction: Product ManagementSkills: ["Communication","Ownership","Analytical thinking","Planning","Coordination"]

Convert DOE plans into factory execution plans for technicians, test first-of-kind submodule routing and robotic workflows, and analyze planned vs. actual execution in postmortem meetings. Plan, execute, and characterize development engineering experiments across laboratory and manufacturing environments, using statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness. Leverage deep functional expertise (e.g., sputter/materials science) to drive improvements in solar cell efficiency, materials, and process/equipment design.

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First Solar
First Solar
3 days ago

Development Engineer I

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Job Summary

Convert DOE plans into factory execution plans for technicians, test first-of-kind submodule routing and robotic workflows, and analyze planned vs. actual execution in postmortem meetings. Plan, execute, and characterize development engineering experiments across laboratory and manufacturing environments, using statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness. Leverage deep functional expertise (e.g., sputter/materials science) to drive improvements in solar cell efficiency, materials, and process/equipment design.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Convert DOE plans into execution plans for technicians across the factory using tool and process understanding.
  • •Test first-of-kind submodule routing and robotic workflows.
  • •Analyze planned vs. actual execution and report out in postmortem meetings.
  • •Plan, execute, and characterize development engineering experiments in lab and manufacturing environments; apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness.
  • •Identify improvement opportunities for solar cell efficiency, material selection, and process/equipment design; may direct hourly associates and coach them.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 68,800 - 98,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma or equivalent plus extensive relevant technical experience, or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline with the specified years of relevant experience.
  • •Comprehensive understanding of functional business units core area (e.g., sputter or materials science), with expert knowledge in at least one area.
  • •Hands-on experience executing experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
  • •Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions.
  • •Ability to develop detailed execution plans with strong ownership and communicate effectively across organizations.
Experience:LaboratoryManufacturingSolarRoboticsMaterials science
Education:
Skills:CommunicationOwnershipAnalytical thinkingPlanningCoordination
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DOERobotic workflowsStatistical analysisMaterial analysis

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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