Associate Development Engineer - Laser

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - Design and execute tests and experiments to optimize laser processes - be extremely hands on. - Plan, organize, and execute engineering experiment execution. - Attention to detail and summarize experimental data, monthly presentations with next steps/conclusions expected. - Troubleshoot machine issues and seek process improvements to laser based processes. - Experience with Python or C++ or LabVIEW, preferred. - Flexibility to work on weekends or around other tool downtimes is highly desired. - Will coordinate installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing equipment into a development line. - Will own projects independently and will give weekly progress updates on those projects Education/Experience: - High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. - Associate's Degree in engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics 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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or Instrumentation Engineering(preferred) without prior technical work experience. Required Skills/Competencies: - Need to be able to work with and train others on new projects, equipment and operation procedures. - Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, within strict deadlines while handling multiple tasks. - Experience with optical setups, solid-state lasers and familiarity with laser material interactions is highly preferred. - Ability to take ownership of a problem and own the resolution. - Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills - Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suit programs. - Knowledge of at least one programming language and prior work or school projects demonstrating this competency will be valuable for this role. - Experience with trouble shooting mechanical and electrical problems independently. - Continuous improvement/learning. - During equipment install, which lasts for a week or 2 (per install), flexibility in schedule may be needed. - Ability to make an execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership. - Experience with basic circuit design and components (resistors, inductors, diodes, capacitors Arduino, Raspberry Pi DYI project experience could be helpful in this role). Essential Responsibilities: - Tool set up, optical alignment, wiring, and process optimization/development. - Create and update equipment preventive maintenance, SOPs, work instructions, equipment specifications and equipment trouble shooting - Responsible for interfacing with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects. - 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% Estimated Salary Range: - $62,500.00 - $89,000.00 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.