Development Engineering Technician II - RDC - 2nd shift

$21 - $35/Yr

FIRST SOLAR - Perrysburg, OH

Full-time

Perrysburg, OH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The position is based out of Perrysburg, OH, and operates on the 2nd shift from 3pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role involves supporting DE tests in the research and development center, utilizing engineering and technical skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcomes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting tool/process issues, suggesting system improvements, compiling and analyzing test data, and staging materials and conditioning tools prior to testing.

Responsibilities

• Support DE tests in the research and development center.
• Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcomes.
• Assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals.
• Compile and analyze test data from performed testing.
• Stage material and condition tools prior to the start of a test.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests (ETAs) on Research and development 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.
• Train others in operational processes or equipment.

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 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.
• Ability to perform sample testing, semiconductor device fabrication and/or electrical or optical measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderate process and equipment issues in the research and development center.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP.
• Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor.
• Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
• Ability to effectively communicate via MS teams and email.
• Ability to interpret key process outputs and adjust inputs accordingly.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.