Development Engineer IV | First Solar | Perrysburg, OH, United States

Basic Job Functions:

Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost.
The job involves experimental research and development leading to an increased understanding of the semiconductor film deposition process, substrate glass, glass coatings, and their effects on solar cell device performance.
Will plan, organize, and execute engineering experiments involving a semiconductor deposition process using small-scale and production coating equipment.
Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex, require significant innovation and critical to department objectives.
Identify and implement tool, process, and substrate glass improvements and processes
Coordinate with various teams to support various projects requiring deposited materials.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 20 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer III at First Solar.
Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer III at First Solar.
Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer III at First Solar.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Technical expert and innovator in one area of photovoltaic processes and/or equipment development.
Deep understanding of process/equipment interactions with the ability to develop new solutions.
In depth knowledge in several fields from the list of photovoltaic device theory, materials science, process engineering, characterization techniques and other fields relevant to First Solar’s technology.
Good communication skills. Can produce clear data, presentations, and reports, as well as oral presentations.
Good interpersonal skills, including working with cross-functional teams. Other behaviors include, integrative thinking, results-oriented, self-awareness, mentor others, and willing to make changes