Development Engineer Technician I

First Solar
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 24.56 - 34.81 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Safety compliance","Attention to detail","Continuous improvement"]

Support Development Engineers in a lab environment by performing sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication, and electrical/optical measurements. Interpret engineering instructions into experimental actions and outcomes, troubleshoot tool/process issues, and suggest improvements. Compile and analyze test data, execute experiments with high fidelity, and maintain equipment operation through calibration and preventative maintenance. Work under daily supervision while following safety, environmental, and quality policies.

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First Solar
First Solar
2 months ago

Development Engineer Technician I

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Job Summary

Support Development Engineers in a lab environment by performing sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication, and electrical/optical measurements. Interpret engineering instructions into experimental actions and outcomes, troubleshoot tool/process issues, and suggest improvements. Compile and analyze test data, execute experiments with high fidelity, and maintain equipment operation through calibration and preventative maintenance. Work under daily supervision while following safety, environmental, and quality policies.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support Development Engineers by performing testing in a lab environment.
  • •Interpret engineering and technical instructions into experimental actions and outcomes.
  • •Assist with troubleshooting tool/process issues and suggest improvements to reach performance goals.
  • •Compile and analyze test data from performed testing.
  • •Follow standard procedures and written instructions under daily supervision, and comply with Environmental/Quality/Safety policies.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 24.56 - 34.81 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school (or equivalent) with 4 years relevant technical experience, or an associate’s in an engineering discipline with 2 years relevant experience, or a bachelor’s with 1 year relevant experience.
  • •Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication, and/or electrical or optical measurements.
  • •Ability to learn operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of lab and process equipment and systems.
  • •Intermediate MS Office knowledge; some knowledge of SQL/JMP is a plus.
  • •Execute experiments efficiently and effectively with high fidelity; communicate regularly with associates.
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingSafety complianceAttention to detailContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:MS OfficeSQLJMPSemiconductor device fabrication

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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