Development Engineer Technician I
First Solar•Perrysburg, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves conducting developmental tests, outdoor field testing, module installation, and calibration/troubleshooting of Data Acquisition Equipment. The position may also involve compiling and analyzing test data to improve the efficiency and stability of solar modules, and reviewing results with engineering personnel.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience in a Technician role or 2 years of experience as an Engineering Test Support II or Master Manufacturing Technician at First Solar
- Associate Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 1 year of experience in a Technician role or 2 years of experience as an Engineering Test Support II or Master Manufacturing Technician at First Solar
- Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience
- Master Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience
- Proven experience in test development, field installation and troubleshooting
- Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
- Experience with using and handling electrical devices, including calibration and troubleshooting
- Ability to use analytical software to read charts and graphs to find trends
- Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
- Ability to wear a respirator (requires little or no facial hair)
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate knowledge of JMP and SQL desired
- Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data desired
Responsibilities
- Conduct developmental tests
- Conduct outdoor field testing
- Perform module installation
- Calibrate and troubleshoot Data Acquisition Equipment
- Compile and analyze test data
- Review test results with engineering personnel
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
