Development Engineering Technician II

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

8d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting Development Engineering (DE) tests in a manufacturing pilot line or performing testing in a lab environment. The technician will use their engineering and technical skills to interpret instructions, execute experiments, and analyze outcomes. A key aspect of the role is troubleshooting tool and process issues, suggesting system improvements to meet performance goals, and designing, executing, and presenting test data. The position also requires writing work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience OR 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar.
Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 3 years of relevant technical experience OR 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar.
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience, preferred.
General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.
Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderate process and equipment issues on the production line or in the lab.
Knowledge of at least one programming language and prior work or school projects demonstrating this competency will be valuable for this role.
Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
Ability to communicate and coordinate between multiple groups.
A self-starter with ability to troubleshoot and resolve tool issues.
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift, push, or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Support DE tests in manufacturing pilot line or perform testing in lab environment.
Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcome.
Perform troubleshooting on various tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals.
Design, execute and present the test data from experiments.
Write work instructions and SOP’s for operating equipment.
Apply technical skills to the position, adapting procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet complex requirements.
Resolve many questions and problems independently.
Have ownership within his/her functional group of a particular operational process or equipment, overseeing maintenance and training others.
Perform tool set up, and process optimization/development.
Operate and maintain tools, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests on Yellowstone line, including coordination across team boundaries.
Work under minimal supervision.
Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
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