Development Engineer Technician II
$63,190,400–$89,377,600 year
On-siteSanta Clara, California, United States
Santa Clara, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$63,190,400–$89,377,600 yearBachelors DegreeEnergy ServicesLarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLargeEnergy Services
Job Summary
Plan and execute engineering tests in the laboratory, coordinating across team boundaries to support DE tests and site operations. Perform hand-on wet process tasks including spin, slot die, and inkjet processes for critical coatings while maintaining SOPs and troubleshooting equipment issues. Compile and analyze test data to interpret outcomes and suggest system improvements for performance goals. Own operational processes or equipment, train others, and resolve problems independently under minimal supervision. Comply with all environmental, quality, and safety policies.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 10 years of relevant technical experience
- 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar
- Associate's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline
- 3 years of relevant technical experience
- 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline or similar technical discipline
- 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
- Intermediate knowledge in MS Office
- Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor
- Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates
- Prior experience in wet coatings in one or more of these categories (spin coat, spray coat, slot die, industrial inkjet print, ink mixing, cleaning)
- Prior experience serving complex wet coating equipment (such as a Slot Die, Spray coater, Industrial Inkjet Print)
- Prior experience working on ink mixing processing (including dry/wet mixing and ink quality control)
- Up to 10% domestic travel
- 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 27 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
- 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)
- Must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required
Desired Qualifications
- some knowledge of JMP/SQL a plus
- Prior experience serving complex wet coating equipment (such as a Slot Die, Spray coater, Industrial Inkjet Print) a strong plus
- Prior experience working on ink mixing processing (including dry/wet mixing and ink quality control) is a strong plus
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