First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar.
- Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar.
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient in a wide array of tools/processes/procedures with the ability to train others, develop best practices and identify safety risks.
- Experienced in independently resolving moderate process/equipment issues on the production line or the lab.
- Skilled in MS Office and advanced skills in SQL and JMP.
- Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
- Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
US PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hybrid Physical Requirements:
- 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, 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).
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
Job Identification
1022130
Job Category
Advanced Research
Posting Date
08/07/2025, 07:19 AM
Locations
28101 Cedar Park Blvd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
Job Schedule
Full time
Work Schedule
M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM(United States of America)