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. Apply statistics and engineering methods to optimize workflow and effectiveness. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Associate's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 1 year of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Master's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline without prior technical work experience. Required Skills/Competencies: Advanced knowledge in several skills that are relevant to the group. Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to read equipment schematics and mechanical drawings. General working knowledge of mechanical components and electrical systems. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on equipment. 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, material selection and process/equipment design through engineering, scientific or empirical methods. Apply established methods for material analysis, statistical analysis of data or execution/planning of experiments. Develops work instructions from best known methods. Develops and updates internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications. Is responsible for day-to-day construction and inventory of production and test distributors, spare parts supply, and production and test components. May contribute to determine and evaluate material specification for improved performance. May contribute to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications. 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. Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager. May have direct reports. Travel: 5% - 10%, global travel may be required. Estimated Salary Range: $58,900 - $80,000 Annually US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will climb stairs on 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis. May reach above shoulder and below the waist heights on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Must be able to compl