Development Engineering Technician III
About The Position
The Development Engineering Technician III supports development engineering tests on manufacturing lines or performs testing in a laboratory. The role applies advanced technical expertise to interpret instructions, execute experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement operational or tool-system improvements. The technician may own an operational process or piece of equipment, oversee its maintenance, and train others. The position works under minimal supervision and may help orient, mentor, and train lower-level employees. It reports to a Development Engineer or Development Manager. Travel is estimated at 0%–5% as needed for training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The estimated hourly range is $30.05–$42.79.
Requirements
- One of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or equivalent and 14 years of relevant technical experience; an associate's degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience; or a bachelor's degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience.
- Alternatively, two years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar, alongside one of the listed education levels.
- Proficiency across a wide array of tools, processes, and procedures, with the ability to train others, develop best practices, and identify safety risks.
- Experience independently resolving moderate process or equipment issues on a production line or in a laboratory.
- Skill in MS Office and advanced skills in SQL and JMP.
- Expertise executing experiments in a laboratory or on the production floor; may train others.
- Ability to communicate regularly with associates at all levels.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements, comply with safety standards and procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment. Respirator use requires little or no facial hair.
- Ability to meet the vision requirement of 20/40 in both eyes together, with or without correction.
Responsibilities
- Support development engineering tests on manufacturing lines or perform testing in a laboratory.
- Interpret instructions and carry out experiments, using advanced technical skills and expertise.
- Troubleshoot tool-level and standard process issues through resolution and identify root causes.
- Identify and implement operational and tool-system improvements to achieve performance goals.
- Perform basic thermal oven troubleshooting and operate RGA equipment.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering tests (ETAs) on a production line, coupon line, or in a laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries.
- Analyze data to determine conclusions and next steps.
- Own an operational process or piece of equipment within the functional group, oversee maintenance, and train others in the process.
- Resolve routine and most non-routine questions and problems, referring the most complex issues to a higher level.
- Work under minimal supervision and assist with orienting, mentoring, and training lower-level employees.
- Comply with company environmental, quality, safety, and other applicable policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
