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  • Electrical Systems Engineer I

    Safran Group 4.1company rating

    Project engineer job at Safran

    Job Location: Twinsburg, Ohio The Electrical Systems Engineer I is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of state-of-the-art electrical power generation systems and components for use in both commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. This role combines technical expertise and system-level understanding with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineering. The engineer will contribute to ensuring design compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and SAFRAN standards, while promoting innovation, reliability, and performance optimization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities •Support the design and development of electrical power generation systems and components. •Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects on time and to the required standard of quality. •Coordinate cross-functional activities, including design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. •Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and customer specifications. •Develop and execute test protocols for system and component validation; analyze test data, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective actions. •Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. •Serve as the technical point of contact for internal teams, stakeholders, and customers; present updates and engineering solutions as required •Travel requirements: Occasionally be required to travel, both domestically in the United States and internationally (less than10%) •Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture •Other duties may be assigned Job Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: •Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. •Minimum of 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with demonstrated technical proficiency and a solid understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and certification-driven development processes. Candidate Skills & Requirements: •Experience in systems engineering involving multi-disciplinary design teams any product development within a regulated aerospace environment. •Familiarity with ARP4754A, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-178C, or equivalent standards applicable to aerospace electronic systems. •Understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, integration, and testing processes. •Knowledge of regulatory standards and certification requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA). •Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. •Effective communication, organizational, and project management skills. •Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage complex, cross-functional engineering projects. *This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered. Preferred Skills: •Experience in systems engineering of electrical systems for use in aerospace •Experience in requirements management systems such as Windchill RV&S, IBM Rational DOORS, or similar •Experience with aerospace software tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar. •Experience in Model-Based Design (MBD) for simulating and validating system architectures, control strategies, and dynamic behavior across multidisciplinary engineering domains.
    $62k-78k yearly est. 39d ago
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  • Project Manager

    Safran Group 4.1company rating

    Project engineer job at Safran

    Location: Twinsburg, OH Travel less than 20%, approx. 1 trip per quarter. On-site presence 5 days per week. The Project Manager leads engineering development projects, responsible for technical process compliance, schedule, non-recurring costs, manage technical risks, and adherence to project milestones. They will lead a cross-functional project team of engineers across several different departments, prioritizing and communicating issues to the Program Manager and upper management and coordinating functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Effective project communication to engineering team, engineering management, program management, and customers (technical aspects) • Organize and lead technical decision making process within projects, ensuring that technical decisions made in the project are compatible with Program objectives and lead to the best overall outcomes • Estimation, planning, coordination, and tracking of engineering work • Ensure the adherence to the Safran Develop process • Project planning and reporting o Organize and lead the project (WBS, OBS, top level schedule, SOW engineering) in accordance with the program objectives for engineering o Identify resource requirements and maintain the project plan in line with assigned resources o Forecasting engineering resource needs (human and financial) for budgeting and financial control purposes o Ensure projects are delivered to financial targets for Engineering Non-Recurring Costs (NRC) o Ensure that technical decisions are coherent with the Recurring Costs (RC) targets o Ensure project deliverables are delivered to the agreed timescale o Manage technical risks (identification, quotation, mitigation, escalation) o Provide necessary KPI's to the Program Manager and engineering management • Process o Ensure compliance with Airworthiness requirements o Deliver definition of and adherence to project milestones, both external and internal o Manage the system configuration at program level and with customer o Request technical audits when necessary • Ensure project considers Design to Industrialization and Manufacturability • Support the lead engineers in interfacing between different departments or sites • Hours/Travel: May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary Regular travel (guideline: up to 25% possible) Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities. This role will manage projects in a matrix organization with no direct reports, responsible for working with functional managers on resource allocation. Job Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience • Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of experience in an engineering or technical project management role • Demonstrated experience participating or leading the development of new complex technical products, preferably in the aerospace or other highly regulated industry • Experience working within a matrix organization • Experience leading technical teams • Experience with MS Project or equivalent is essential Preferred Qualifications: • Experience leading cross-functional program teams • Experience developing an aerospace product for a US Military Program • Aerospace experience and understanding of standards (RTCA DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754A, etc.) • Experience with Power BI • PMP Certified Knowledge/Skills • Leadership Skills : Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities along with the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion • Emotional Skills: Self-motivated with problem solving and decision making skills. Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment • Negotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors, etc. and reach consensus, in line with program objectives. • Customer relations: Ability to establish a relationship of trust with program customers and converge the needs of all parties in the form of shared and mutually acceptable solutions. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans • Financial Aspects : Ability to understand the key financial metrics and tools (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow, Business case, Earn Value), Proactive generation of recovery plans • Communication: Convey the key issues/objectives of the company and the program to internal and external customers. • Cooperation: Collaborate as part of a multi-partner organization (program team, management, customers, partners, etc.). In particular, effectively manage relations with customers, partners, etc. and understand their decision-making processes. Demonstrate a positive attitude at all levels, enabling to find the best solution for the Group. Promote the program in his/her internal and external environment. Physical Demands This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time. Work Environment The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.
    $65k-95k yearly est. 39d ago
  • Engineer- Manufacturing III USA (Mfg Solutions Development)

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Remote

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Provide technical leadership within Semiconductor Process team across all manufacturing sites. Work cross functionally with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes, identifying manufacturing risks and solutions to mitigate. Develop manufacturing solutions and implement new processes in a production environment to meet schedule. Training sustaining team members, documenting changes, and leading troubleshooting efforts to meet project requirements. Define equipment and process requirements, refine vendor proposals, and install and qualify new process equipment. Use Problem Solving tools to identify, test, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Education/Experience: Associate degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 Years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 4 years Engineering and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 4 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting Required Skills/Competencies: Provide technical leadership in cross functional settings. Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering. Outstanding knowledge in either thin film deposition (PVD, ALD, CVD, etc) and vacuum fundamentals, or thermal processing (diffusion, annealing, mineral refining, etc.), or glass processing. Outstanding knowledge in either wet film deposition (Slot-Die, Roll-Coat, Spray-Coat, Printing) and chemical delivery, or laser processing. Demonstrated experience in mechanical and process troubleshooting. Experience in creating tool specifications to vendors and/or installation of equipment. Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC) Outstanding knowledge in PV technologies, prior experience in CdTe a plus. Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing control methodologies (FMEAs, SPC, etc.). Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE. Outstanding skill in determining and applying control methodologies and troubleshooting processes improvements. Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis. Outstanding skill in Metrology and measurement best practices. Develop and provide technical training. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs. Essential Responsibilities: Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner. Work with Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams across all manufacturing sites. Be able to act as a global Subject Matter Expert. Ability to work across multiple equipment sets, including wet film deposition, chemical systems, laser systems and metrology. Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team. Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results. Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders. Work with equipment OEMs to enhance process capability as well as develop new equipment. Evaluate, install, and qualify new equipment. Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods. Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers. Develop Process Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions, and Troubleshooting guides. Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance. Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects. Act as a trainer for new processes and continuous improvements. Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Domestic and International travel as required. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. Travel: 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $82,100 - $117,000 annually US 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). Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. 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 are a driving force in the success of our company.
    $82.1k-117k yearly Auto-Apply 14d ago
  • Engineer- Facilities II USA

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Remote

    The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Manage day to day operations of the entire facility (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building operations). This will also include overseeing building maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, contractor work administration, and safety management. This role will receive input from various internal and external sources, working with Plant Replication, Manufacturing and Development Engineering to modify facility systems ensuring project budget and timing is met. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of the existing facilities, production equipment and manufacturing processes. The Facilities Engineer II role includes working closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Corporate Facilities, Plant Replication, Site Services, and Contractors/Vendors to establish requirements and manage expectations of solution(s). The successful individual will participate in critical design reviews for new equipment and manufacturing processes. Education/Experience: High School diploma and at least ten (10) years as a Facility Engineer in a Manufacturing setting or: Skilled Trade Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman with five (5) - seven (7) years in a Manufacturing setting or: Associate's degree in a technical discipline with five (5) - seven (7) years as a Facility Engineer in a manufacturing setting or: Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline with three (3) - five (5) years as a Facility Engineer in a manufacturing setting Demonstrates experience with commercial building utility power, air compressors, emergency generators, plumbing, fire detection and facility systems. Able to detect and resolve problems using professional knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of Facilities Engineering techniques and practices. Knowledge of computer applications including CAD a plus. Demonstrates experience with equipment systems including mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic with electrical controls. Possesses good leadership in Supervisory skills. Required Skills/Competencies: Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs Knowledge of facility BMS systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems. Excellent communications skills. A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams Proven ability to multitask in an extremely fast paced changing environment. Proven problem-solving skills. Exceptional organizational skills and supervisory skills. Proven knowledge of managing skilled trades in a large facility operation. Proven ability for create job plans and setting up Preventive Maintenance in MAXIMO or CMMS. Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics. Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems. Essential Responsibilities: Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors procured by the Facilities Manager are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation. Interfaces with other departments, contractor and supplier personnel. Provides input in the department budget process and audits the same to ensure that goals are met. Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building. Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings. Maintains Perrysburg building and grounds facilities using applicable resources and equipment. Evaluates and recommends all facility-related contractors including janitorial, security, grounds/building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Administers contracts, ensuring that the building is receiving quality service & prices according to the contract. Resolves any discrepancies with contractor. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery within the plant. Establishes standards and policies, maintains OSHA 70-E electrical standards. Recommends equipment and services purchased to improve operating efficiencies and provides justification required. Conducts comprehensive studies to analyze and improve utility and departmental effectiveness. Provides leadership in achieving safety goals. Ensures on-going safety awareness for facilities department and ensures that various environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met. Maintains facility engineering drawings. Leads new construction projects. Ensures that contractors are performing work that is timely and meets specifications. Ensures that invoices for work and materials are in accordance with the contract. Resolves any problems with contractor or material supplier. Exhibits a self-directed proactive approach in problem solving. Interface with Operations and Development and Manufacturing Engineering in challenging, collaborative, results driven work environment. Work with various teams to develop project scopes, budget and deliverables. Develop solutions according to company and industrial design standards. Coaches and mentors' junior staff. Acts as a Group Leader in the absence of the Facilities Manager. Leads, manages and coaches a team of various internal and external sources providing day to day operational support while undertaking projects. Ensures that all contractors and vendors on site are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation. Interfaces with other departments, contractor and supplier on all facility related matters. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This position may have direct reports. Travel: 5% - 10% If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training. Estimated Salary Range: $67,400 - $96,000, Annually 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. 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.
    $67.4k-96k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Remote

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Install and qualify new processing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues . Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Education/Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associate's Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting. Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred. The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis 3 or more years' experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III or Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level or 10 or more years' experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis Good problem-solving skills. Understands metrology and measurement best practices. Good oral and written communications skills. Ability to write manufacturing documentation. Understands and can apply DOE. Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC). Understands and can apply structured problem solving (such as DMAIC). Ability to work with minimal supervision. General Electrical / Electronics. General Mechanical. Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems. Install and qualify new equipment. Maintain Gauges Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results. Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance. Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects. Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers. Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates. Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures. Develop and maintain process control plans. Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Domestic and International travel as required. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Finishing May have direct Reports Travel: 10% - 20% International travel may be required. If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for trainin Estimated Salary Range: $67,400 - $96,000, Annually US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis. Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Must comply with all safety standards and procedures. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require 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.
    $67.4k-96k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
  • Engineer- Manufacturing II USA

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Remote

    The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Install and qualify new process equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Education/Experience: Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting or MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting Required Skills/Competencies: Required Skills: Demonstrated Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis Excellent problem-solving skills Demonstrated Proficiency Metrology and measurement best practices Demonstrated Proficiency in writing complete manufacturing documentation Understands and can apply Design of Experiments Demonstrated Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control) Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC) Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes Demonstrated proficiency in generating and maintaining FMEAs Demonstrated capability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals Excellent oral and written communications skills Desired Skills Knowledge of General Electronics Knowledge in General Mechanical Systems Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering principles to develop and implementing processes Essential Responsibilities: Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team Design and execute experiments to establish manufacturing process window Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers Set up new gauges and perform Gauge maintenance Develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods Provide mentorship to Jr. engineers and Technicians Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans Works with minimal supervision Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards Domestic and International travel as required Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance Other duties as assigned subject to change at any time Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering- Finishing May have direct Reports Travel: Domestic and International travel as required If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training. Estimated Salary Range: 78,600 - 112,000, Annually 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. 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 band 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.
    $72k-95k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer IV USA

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Develop predictive physical and physics-inspired phenomenological models to study and improve fabrication processes, performance, and stability of new device technologies. Design experiments to parametrize developed models and verify their accuracy and dependability. Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost. Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex require significant innovation and are critical to department objectives. Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment with strategic foresight. Success requires iterative planning and de-risking over long periods. Apply statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Core leader within the group in one or more areas. 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. Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. Strong written and verbal English communications skills to ensure effective participation with interdepartmental teams. Building mathematical descriptions of observed physical phenomena and utilization of numerical methods in solving complex physical problems. Familiarity with global optimization methods is a plus. Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++. Advanced data analytics and data manipulation skills. Essential Responsibilities: Develop, parametrize, and verify models that quantitatively describe defect chemistry and mass transport in semiconductor stack during fabrication and field operation, as well as resulting device performance. assess durability of device design and packaging in terms of its resistance to moisture ingress, electro-chemical corrosion, and abnormal operating conditions. Use developed models to optimize device architecture and fabrication process in terms of performance and reliability of PV module. Provide data-driven recommendations to management on specific changes to improve device performance and reliability. Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. Improve state of the art techniques for material analysis, statistical analysis of data, or execution planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that has unclear solution paths. Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional efforts as needed. May train, mentor and manage junior and peers on specific subject matters. Specialist within the group. Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Development Manager. May have direct reports. Travel: Minimal travel. Less than 2 weeks per year. Estimated Salary Range: $99,600-$142,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $99.6k-142k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer IV USA

    First Solar Inc. 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Develop predictive physical and physics-inspired phenomenological models to study and improve fabrication processes, performance, and stability of new device technologies. Design experiments to parametrize developed models and verify their accuracy and dependability. * Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost. * Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex require significant innovation and are critical to department objectives. * Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment with strategic foresight. Success requires iterative planning and de-risking over long periods. * Apply statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Core leader within the group in one or more areas. 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. * Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. * Strong written and verbal English communications skills to ensure effective participation with interdepartmental teams. * Building mathematical descriptions of observed physical phenomena and utilization of numerical methods in solving complex physical problems. Familiarity with global optimization methods is a plus. * Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++. * Advanced data analytics and data manipulation skills. Essential Responsibilities: * Develop, parametrize, and verify models that * quantitatively describe defect chemistry and mass transport in semiconductor stack during fabrication and field operation, as well as resulting device performance. * assess durability of device design and packaging in terms of its resistance to moisture ingress, electro-chemical corrosion, and abnormal operating conditions. * Use developed models to optimize device architecture and fabrication process in terms of performance and reliability of PV module. * Provide data-driven recommendations to management on specific changes to improve device performance and reliability. * Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. * Improve state of the art techniques for material analysis, statistical analysis of data, or execution planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that has unclear solution paths. * Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional efforts as needed. * May train, mentor and manage junior and peers on specific subject matters. Specialist within the group. * Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies. * Other duties as assigned. * subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: * Reports to Development Manager. * May have direct reports. Travel: * Minimal travel. Less than 2 weeks per year. Estimated Salary Range: * $99,600-$142,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $99.6k-142k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer IV USA

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Develop predictive physical and physics-inspired phenomenological models to study and improve fabrication processes, performance, and stability of new device technologies. Design experiments to parametrize developed models and verify their accuracy and dependability. Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost. Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex require significant innovation and are critical to department objectives. Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment with strategic foresight. Success requires iterative planning and de-risking over long periods. Apply statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Core leader within the group in one or more areas. 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. Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. Strong written and verbal English communications skills to ensure effective participation with interdepartmental teams. Building mathematical descriptions of observed physical phenomena and utilization of numerical methods in solving complex physical problems. Familiarity with global optimization methods is a plus. Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++. Advanced data analytics and data manipulation skills. Essential Responsibilities: Develop, parametrize, and verify models that quantitatively describe defect chemistry and mass transport in semiconductor stack during fabrication and field operation, as well as resulting device performance. assess durability of device design and packaging in terms of its resistance to moisture ingress, electro-chemical corrosion, and abnormal operating conditions. Use developed models to optimize device architecture and fabrication process in terms of performance and reliability of PV module. Provide data-driven recommendations to management on specific changes to improve device performance and reliability. Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. Improve state of the art techniques for material analysis, statistical analysis of data, or execution planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that has unclear solution paths. Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional efforts as needed. May train, mentor and manage junior and peers on specific subject matters. Specialist within the group. Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Development Manager. May have direct reports. Travel: Minimal travel. Less than 2 weeks per year. Estimated Salary Range: $97,500-$139,000 Annually. US 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.
    $97.5k-139k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer III

    First Solar Inc. 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost. * Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex require significant innovation and are critical to department objectives. * Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment with strategic foresight. Drives actions with strategic foresight. * Apply statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Improve methods for use by others. Education/Experience: * Bachelor'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 II at First Solar. * Master's Degree in materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering discipline and 8 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer II at First Solar. * Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer II at First Solar. Required Skills/Competencies: * Hands-on experience and expertise in a materials characterization laboratory environment. * Extensive hands-on experience with XPS, SEM, or SIMS, including instrument operation, troubleshooting, and method development is required. * Proven ability to use material characterization data (e.g., XPS, ToF-SIMS, AFM, SEM, TEM) to drive improvements in development processes. * Experience developing new characterization methods. * Experience in evaluating surface properties and interfacial interactions in thin film devices. * In depth knowledge of thin film CdTe and/or perovskite PV technology is preferred. * Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. * Strong communication skills and teamwork across organizations. Essential Responsibilities: * Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Effective team members that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables. * Prepare and analyze samples using relevant analytical instrumentation to evaluate material properties. * Interpret analytical data from multiple surface sensitive techniques (e.g., XPS, SIMS, SEM, AFM) and apply learnings to problem solving issues during project development. * Translate the results into an actionable item for the customer to drive improvements in a process or product. * Generate high quality technical reports and presentations to communicate results and recommendations to the customer. * Identify opportunities for improvements in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. * May be responsible to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May be responsible to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications. * May train, mentor and manage junior and peers on specific subject matters. * Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies. * Other duties as assigned. * subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: * Reports to Development Manager. * May have direct reports. Travel: * 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: * $84,200-$120,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $84.2k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer III

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost. Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex require significant innovation and are critical to department objectives. Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment with strategic foresight. Drives actions with strategic foresight. Apply statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Improve methods for use by others. Education/Experience: Bachelor'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 II at First Solar. Master's Degree in materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering discipline and 8 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer II at First Solar. Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer II at First Solar. Required Skills/Competencies: Hands-on experience and expertise in a materials characterization laboratory environment. Extensive hands-on experience with XPS, SEM, or SIMS, including instrument operation, troubleshooting, and method development is required. Proven ability to use material characterization data ( e.g., XPS, ToF-SIMS, AFM, SEM, TEM) to drive improvements in development processes. Experience developing new characterization methods. Experience in evaluating surface properties and interfacial interactions in thin film devices. In depth knowledge of thin film CdTe and/or perovskite PV technology is preferred. Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. Strong communication skills and teamwork across organizations. Essential Responsibilities: Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Effective team members that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables. Prepare and analyze samples using relevant analytical instrumentation to evaluate material properties. Interpret analytical data from multiple surface sensitive techniques ( e.g., XPS, SIMS, SEM, AFM) and apply learnings to problem solving issues during project development. Translate the results into an actionable item for the customer to drive improvements in a process or product. Generate high quality technical reports and presentations to communicate results and recommendations to the customer. Identify opportunities for improvements in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. May be responsible to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May be responsible to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications. May train, mentor and manage junior and peers on specific subject matters. Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Development Manager. May have direct reports. Travel: 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $82,100-$117,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $82.1k-117k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer II - Perovskite Device Physics

    First Solar Inc. 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * This role focuses on advancing the understanding and the performance of perovskite-based photovoltaic devices through experimentation, method development, data analysis, and modeling. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment, contributing to the development of next-generation solar technologies and will be responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex and require significant innovation. Minimum Education/Experience: * Associate'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 I 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 I at First Solar. * Master's 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 I at First Solar. * Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience. * Experience with perovskite device fabrication and characterization preferred. * Proficiency in scientific programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and modeling software (e.g., SCAPS, COMSOL) preferred. * Familiarity with degradation studies and reliability testing preferred. * Experience in industrial or applied research settings preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: * Excellent understanding of semiconductor physics, optoelectronics, and photovoltaic device operation. * Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment. * Hands-on experience with variety of electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV, EQE, PL, TRPL, transmission-reflection, impedance spectroscopy). * Strong statistical data analysis skills. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams. * Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. * Strong communication skills across organizations. Essential Responsibilities: * Identify and pursue opportunities to improve perovskite solar cell performance and reliability through scientific, engineering, analytical, and empirical methods. * Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate device performance, reliability, and degradation mechanisms. * Develop and enhance offline and inline characterization techniques for perovskite solar cells. * Apply physical, empirical, and statistical models to interpret device behavior and measurement outputs. * Perform advanced statistical analysis of experimental data to extract meaningful insights. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process development, metrology, and reliability to integrate findings into scalable, manufacturable solutions. * Support scale-up efforts and technology transfer to pilot lines and manufacturing teams. * Evaluate and define material and equipment specifications to optimize device performance. * Continuously improving experimental methodologies, data analysis techniques, and characterization tools. * Develop structured work plans to address complex problems with ambiguous solution paths. * Maintain thorough documentation of procedures, results, and analyses; contribute to technical publications and patent filings. * Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; contribute as a proactive team member and mentor to peers and junior staff. * Ensure compliance with Environmental, Quality, and Safety policies; contribute to their continuous improvement. * Perform other duties as assigned. * subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: * Reports to Perovskite Physics Group Manager. * May have direct reports. Travel: * Minimal travel required ( Estimated Salary Range: * $80,700-$115,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $80.7k-115k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer II

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost. Primary/secondary ownership of projects or functional areas within the group. Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment designed to identify potential reliability concerns with experimental prototype devices as well as current module technology. Conduct Accelerated Life Testing on both test structures and modules in the laboratory and in the field. Apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness. May develop new test equipment and test structures and write computer software for data analysis and/or data acquisition systems. Education/Experience: Associate'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 I 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 I at First Solar. Master's 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 I at First Solar. Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience. Required Skills/Competencies: Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment. Experience designing, modifying and maintaining laboratory equipment Experience qualifying laboratory equipment and performing equipment calibrations Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions with formal training or classes in statistical analysis methods. Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with a strong sense of ownership. Exposure to general reliability analysis methods. Experience manipulating large data sets. Ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups. Can produce clear data, presentations, and reports, as well as oral presentations. Exposure to semiconductors, PV device physics, and thin film PV technology is preferred. Exposure to the function, characteristics, measurement, and application of PV modules is a plus. Intermediate knowledge of JMP, Minitab, or similar statistical software suites and experience working with databases. Good communication skills across organizations. Good interpersonal skills, including working with cross-functional teams. Other behaviors include integrative thinking, results oriented, self-awareness, mentoring others, and willingness to make changes. Essential Responsibilities: Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. Apply state of the art techniques for product failure analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that can address problems with well understood solution paths. Plan and conduct module and component ALT, HALT, HASS and other characterization tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for characterization and failure mode identification. Develop automated routines for data reduction, analysis, and reporting. Initiate and collaborate on test equipment improvement projects. May contribute to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May contribute to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications. Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training colleagues. Effective communicator and coordinator within the organization. Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables. May direct the work of hourly associates. Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Reliability Engineering Manager. Travel: No travel is required. Estimated Salary Range: $78,600-$112,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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 are a driving force in the success of our company.
    $78.6k-112k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
  • Development Engineer II

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: This is an opportunity for a self-motivated and technical leader to work in a fast-paced environment and develop emerging technologies on photovoltaics. This position will be an integral part of demonstrating feasibilities and advancing towards commercialization of perovskite technology. The successful candidate will actively participate in hands-on activities that include technology exploration, device engineering, scale up, PV module integration and performance tests. Education/Experience: Associate'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 I 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 I at First Solar. Master's 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 I at First Solar. Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience. Experience with photovoltaics especially perovskites is a significant advantage. Required Skills/Competencies: Comprehensive understanding and hands on experience of chemistry, preferably perovskite solution chemistry, including perovskite solution preparation/formulation, ink chemistry fundamentals and characterization, and solvent engineering. Familiar with common wet coating processes and tools. Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment Ability to integrate several process development activities in parallel with deep understanding of process interaction. Deep understanding of process/equipment/materials interactions with the ability to develop new solutions. Fundamental understanding of material characterization, failure analysis and device failure. Ability to make an execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership. Good communication skills across organizations. Experience using statistical software (JMP preferred). Ability to handle complex data, summarize and communicate results effectively. Essential Responsibilities: Identify opportunities for improvement in perovskite solution chemistry, solar cell efficiency, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. Apply state of the art techniques for material analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. Develop a work plan that can address problems with well understood solution paths. May be responsible to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May be responsible to determine and evaluate metrology specifications. Develop a work plan that can address problems with well understood solution paths Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables. Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Development Director or Development Manager. Travel: 10-20% of travel is required during a given year. Estimated Salary Range: $78,600-$112,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $78.6k-112k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer II - Perovskite Device Physics

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: This role focuses on advancing the understanding and the performance of perovskite-based photovoltaic devices through experimentation, method development, data analysis, and modeling. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment, contributing to the development of next-generation solar technologies and will be responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex and require significant innovation. Minimum Education/Experience: Associate'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 I 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 I at First Solar. Master's 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 I at First Solar. Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience. Experience with perovskite device fabrication and characterization preferred. Proficiency in scientific programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and modeling software (e.g., SCAPS, COMSOL) preferred. Familiarity with degradation studies and reliability testing preferred. Experience in industrial or applied research settings preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: Excellent understanding of semiconductor physics, optoelectronics, and photovoltaic device operation. Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with variety of electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV, EQE, PL, TRPL, transmission-reflection, impedance spectroscopy). Strong statistical data analysis skills. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams. Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. Strong communication skills across organizations. Essential Responsibilities: Identify and pursue opportunities to improve perovskite solar cell performance and reliability through scientific, engineering, analytical, and empirical methods. Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate device performance, reliability, and degradation mechanisms. Develop and enhance offline and inline characterization techniques for perovskite solar cells. Apply physical, empirical, and statistical models to interpret device behavior and measurement outputs. Perform advanced statistical analysis of experimental data to extract meaningful insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process development, metrology, and reliability to integrate findings into scalable, manufacturable solutions. Support scale-up efforts and technology transfer to pilot lines and manufacturing teams. Evaluate and define material and equipment specifications to optimize device performance. Continuously improving experimental methodologies, data analysis techniques, and characterization tools. Develop structured work plans to address complex problems with ambiguous solution paths. Maintain thorough documentation of procedures, results, and analyses; contribute to technical publications and patent filings. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; contribute as a proactive team member and mentor to peers and junior staff. Ensure compliance with Environmental, Quality, and Safety policies; contribute to their continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Perovskite Physics Group Manager. May have direct reports. Travel: Minimal travel required ( Estimated Salary Range: $78,600-$112,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $78.6k-112k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Development Engineer I

    First Solar Inc. 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Perform data analysis in semiconductor device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance, stability and yield to meet department goals and deliverables. * Primary/secondary ownership of data tables and analysis methods and reporting. * Identify, organize, submit and analyze material analysis samples and data. * Select and submit samples for reliability and performance analysis. Work closely with integration and development engineering teams for data review and publication. * Apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness. Education/Experience: * Master's degree in electrical engineering, Physics or Instrumentation (strongly preferred) with at least 1 year of experience in field relevant to this role. * PhD in an engineering discipline, with research experience aligned with job functions will be considered. * Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or similar technical discipline, with 2 years of technical work experience as an Associate Engineer or 3 years as a Development Engineer Technician III with First Solar. Required Skills/Competencies: * Advanced knowledge in several skills that are relevant to the group, including statistical data analysis techniques including but not limited to JMP, DOE, SPC. * Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in a manufacturing environment. * Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions. * Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership. * Effective communication skills. Essential Responsibilities: * Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. * Apply established methods for material analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. * May contribute to determination and evaluation process specifications for improved performance. * Effective team member that can support cross functional project and take ownership of sub-deliverables. * Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training lower level employees. * Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. * Other duties as assigned. * subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: * Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager. * May have direct reports. Travel: * 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: * $68,800-$98,000 Annually US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $68.8k-98k yearly Auto-Apply 44d ago
  • Development Engineer I

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Perform data analysis in semiconductor device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance, stability and yield to meet department goals and deliverables. Primary/secondary ownership of data tables and analysis methods and reporting. Identify, organize, submit and analyze material analysis samples and data. Select and submit samples for reliability and performance analysis. Work closely with integration and development engineering teams for data review and publication. Apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness. Education/Experience: Master's degree in electrical engineering, Physics or Instrumentation ( strongly preferred) with at least 1 year of experience in field relevant to this role. PhD in an engineering discipline, with research experience aligned with job functions will be considered. Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or similar technical discipline, with 2 years of technical work experience as an Associate Engineer or 3 years as a Development Engineer Technician III with First Solar. Required Skills/Competencies: Advanced knowledge in several skills that are relevant to the group, including statistical data analysis techniques including but not limited to JMP, DOE, SPC. Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in a manufacturing environment. Analytical skills to interpret data and derive conclusions. Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership. Effective communication skills. Essential Responsibilities: Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell efficiency through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. Apply established methods for material analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. May contribute to determination and evaluation process specifications for improved performance. Effective team member that can support cross functional project and take ownership of sub-deliverables. Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training lower level employees. Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager. May have direct reports. Travel: 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $67,400-$96,000 Annually. US 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use. 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.
    $67.4k-96k yearly Auto-Apply 44d ago
  • Engineer- Manufacturing III USA (Mfg Solutions Development)

    First Solar 4.6company rating

    Perrysburg, OH jobs

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Provide technical leadership within Semiconductor Process team across all manufacturing sites. Work cross functionally with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes, identifying manufacturing risks and solutions to mitigate. Develop manufacturing solutions and implement new processes in a production environment to meet schedule. Training sustaining team members, documenting changes, and leading troubleshooting efforts to meet project requirements. Define equipment and process requirements, refine vendor proposals, and install and qualify new process equipment. Use Problem Solving tools to identify, test, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Education/Experience: Associate degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 Years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 4 years Engineering and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 4 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting Required Skills/Competencies: Provide technical leadership in cross functional settings. Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering. Outstanding knowledge in either thin film deposition (PVD, ALD, CVD, etc) and vacuum fundamentals, or thermal processing (diffusion, annealing, mineral refining, etc.), or glass processing. Outstanding knowledge in either wet film deposition (Slot-Die, Roll-Coat, Spray-Coat, Printing) and chemical delivery, or laser processing. Demonstrated experience in mechanical and process troubleshooting. Experience in creating tool specifications to vendors and/or installation of equipment. Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC) Outstanding knowledge in PV technologies, prior experience in CdTe a plus. Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing control methodologies (FMEAs, SPC, etc.). Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE. Outstanding skill in determining and applying control methodologies and troubleshooting processes improvements. Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis. Outstanding skill in Metrology and measurement best practices. Develop and provide technical training. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs. Essential Responsibilities: Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner. Work with Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams across all manufacturing sites. Be able to act as a global Subject Matter Expert. Ability to work across multiple equipment sets, including wet film deposition, chemical systems, laser systems and metrology. Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team. Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results. Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders. Work with equipment OEMs to enhance process capability as well as develop new equipment. Evaluate, install, and qualify new equipment. Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods. Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers. Develop Process Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions, and Troubleshooting guides. Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance. Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects. Act as a trainer for new processes and continuous improvements. Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Domestic and International travel as required. Other duties as assigned. subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. Travel: 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $82,100 - $117,000 annually US 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). Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. 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 are a driving force in the success of our company.
    $82.1k-117k yearly Auto-Apply 14d ago
  • Electrical Systems Engineer I

    Safran 4.1company rating

    Project engineer job at Safran

    **Job details** **General information** **Entity** Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries. **Reference number** 2025-167229 **Job details** **Domain** Research, design and development **Job field / Job profile** Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering **Job title** Electrical Systems Engineer I **Employment type** Permanent **Professional category** Professional, Engineer & Manager **Part time / Full time** Full-time **Job description** Job Location: Twinsburg, Ohio The Electrical Systems Engineer I is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of state-of-the-art electrical power generation systems and components for use in both commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. This role combines technical expertise and system-level understanding with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineering. The engineer will contribute to ensuring design compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and SAFRAN standards, while promoting innovation, reliability, and performance optimization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities -Support the design and development of electrical power generation systems and components. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects on time and to the required standard of quality. -Coordinate cross-functional activities, including design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. -Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and customer specifications. -Develop and execute test protocols for system and component validation; analyze test data, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective actions. -Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. -Serve as the technical point of contact for internal teams, stakeholders, and customers; present updates and engineering solutions as required -Travel requirements: Occasionally be required to travel, both domestically in the United States and internationally (less than10%) -Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture -Other duties may be assigned **But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms -The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -Typically works in an office and laboratory setting with occasional travel to manufacturing sites or customer locations. -Requires flexibility for on-site work, project oversight, and design reviews. **Candidate skills & requirements** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: -Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. -Minimum of 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with demonstrated technical proficiency and a solid understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and certification-driven development processes. Candidate Skills & Requirements: -Experience in systems engineering involving multi-disciplinary design teams any product development within a regulated aerospace environment. -Familiarity with ARP4754A, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-178C, or equivalent standards applicable to aerospace electronic systems. -Understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, integration, and testing processes. -Knowledge of regulatory standards and certification requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA). -Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. -Effective communication, organizational, and project management skills. -Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage complex, cross-functional engineering projects. *This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered. Preferred Skills: -Experience in systems engineering of electrical systems for use in aerospace -Experience in requirements management systems such as Windchill RV&S, IBM Rational DOORS, or similar -Experience with aerospace software tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar. -Experience in Model-Based Design (MBD) for simulating and validating system architectures, control strategies, and dynamic behavior across multidisciplinary engineering domains. **Annual salary** N/A **Job location** **Job location** North America, United States, Ohio **City (-ies)** Twinsburg **Applicant criteria** **Minimum education level achieved** Bachelor's Degree **Minimum experience level required** First experience **ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency** Yes
    $62k-78k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Project Manager

    Safran 4.1company rating

    Project engineer job at Safran

    **Job details** **General information** **Entity** Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries. **Reference number** 2025-154942 **Job details** **Domain** Programs / Customer Relations **Job field / Job profile** Project management - Project management **Job title** Project Manager **Employment type** Permanent **Professional category** Professional, Engineer & Manager **Part time / Full time** Full-time **Job description** Location: Twinsburg, OH Travel less than 20%, approx. 1 trip per quarter. On-site presence 5 days per week. The Project Manager leads engineering development projects, responsible for technical process compliance, schedule, non-recurring costs, manage technical risks, and adherence to project milestones. They will lead a cross-functional project team of engineers across several different departments, prioritizing and communicating issues to the Program Manager and upper management and coordinating functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Effective project communication to engineering team, engineering management, program management, and customers (technical aspects) - Organize and lead technical decision making process within projects, ensuring that technical decisions made in the project are compatible with Program objectives and lead to the best overall outcomes - Estimation, planning, coordination, and tracking of engineering work - Ensure the adherence to the Safran Develop process - Project planning and reporting o Organize and lead the project (WBS, OBS, top level schedule, SOW engineering) in accordance with the program objectives for engineering o Identify resource requirements and maintain the project plan in line with assigned resources o Forecasting engineering resource needs (human and financial) for budgeting and financial control purposes o Ensure projects are delivered to financial targets for Engineering Non-Recurring Costs (NRC) o Ensure that technical decisions are coherent with the Recurring Costs (RC) targets o Ensure project deliverables are delivered to the agreed timescale o Manage technical risks (identification, quotation, mitigation, escalation) o Provide necessary KPI's to the Program Manager and engineering management - Process o Ensure compliance with Airworthiness requirements o Deliver definition of and adherence to project milestones, both external and internal o Manage the system configuration at program level and with customer o Request technical audits when necessary - Ensure project considers Design to Industrialization and Manufacturability - Support the lead engineers in interfacing between different departments or sites - Hours/Travel: May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary Regular travel (guideline: up to 25% possible) Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities. This role will manage projects in a matrix organization with no direct reports, responsible for working with functional managers on resource allocation. **Candidate skills & requirements** Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience - Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of experience in an engineering or technical project management role - Demonstrated experience participating or leading the development of new complex technical products, preferably in the aerospace or other highly regulated industry - Experience working within a matrix organization - Experience leading technical teams - Experience with MS Project or equivalent is essential Preferred Qualifications: - Experience leading cross-functional program teams - Experience developing an aerospace product for a US Military Program - Aerospace experience and understanding of standards (RTCA DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754A, etc.) - Experience with Power BI - PMP Certified Knowledge/Skills - Leadership Skills : Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities along with the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion - Emotional Skills: Self-motivated with problem solving and decision making skills. Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment - Negotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors, etc. and reach consensus, in line with program objectives. - Customer relations: Ability to establish a relationship of trust with program customers and converge the needs of all parties in the form of shared and mutually acceptable solutions. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans - Financial Aspects : Ability to understand the key financial metrics and tools (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow, Business case, Earn Value), Proactive generation of recovery plans - Communication: Convey the key issues/objectives of the company and the program to internal and external customers. - Cooperation: Collaborate as part of a multi-partner organization (program team, management, customers, partners, etc.). In particular, effectively manage relations with customers, partners, etc. and understand their decision-making processes. Demonstrate a positive attitude at all levels, enabling to find the best solution for the Group. Promote the program in his/her internal and external environment. Physical Demands This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time. Work Environment The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise. **Annual salary** unknown **Job location** **Job location** North America, United States, Ohio **City (-ies)** Twinsburg **Applicant criteria** **Minimum education level achieved** Bachelor's Degree **Minimum experience level required** More than 3 years
    $65k-95k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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