Development Engineer II - CdTe Contact Research

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on thin film deposition and materials research to improve the conversion efficiency of thin film solar cells. The engineer will plan, execute, and characterize laboratory experiments, communicate results across the organization, and be accountable for experimental conclusions and recommendations. This position also involves applying statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness and improve methods for others.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Surface Science, preferred) and 15 years of relevant technical 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 (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Surface Science, preferred) 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 (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Surface Science, preferred) 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 (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Surface Science, preferred) discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience.
Experience in thin film material science, vacuum technology and multiple thin film deposition techniques including sputtering, ALD, and evaporation.
Experience in thin film materials characterization and analysis (VASE, XRD, XPS, UV-Vis, etc.).
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Data analysis and technical reporting.
Sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude.
Strong communication skills across organizations.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency through materials innovation and deposition processes.
Develop and maintain process and equipment related to materials research.
Design, execute, analyze, and report experiments with necessary follow up.
Identifies key process characteristics based on understanding of the material science and process technology.
Apply state of the art techniques for material analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments.
Develop a work plan that can address problems with well understood solution paths.
Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers.
Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables.
May train, mentor and manage junior associates.
Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
Other duties as assigned.