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Basic Job Functions: * Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate perovskite solar cell performance.* Perform advanced statistical data analysis and root cause segmentation. * Develop new perovskite device characterization techniques. * Develop and apply physical, empirical, or statistical models to understand device behavior and measurement technique outputs.* Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams including process development, metrology, and reliability to integrate findings into scalable solutions.* Maintain detailed documentation of experimental procedures, results, and analysis.* Present findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to technical publications and patent filings.* Support scale-up efforts and technology transfer to pilot and manufacturing teams as needed.
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 devices, preferred.* Proficiency in scientific programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB), 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 understanding of materials analysis techniques (e.g. SIMS, SEM, EDS, GDOES). * 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:* Perform perovskite device characterization, analysis, and root cause segmentation to quantify device performance and understand the reasons for underperformance. * Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell performance and reliability as well as in methods and tools for the performance and reliability characterization while using scientific, analytical and empirical methods.* Improve state of the art techniques for perovskite solar cell characterization, statistical analysis of data, or execution of experiments. * Develop work plans for problems that may have unclear solution paths.* May be responsible for determining and evaluating materials specification for improved performance. May be responsible for determining and evaluating tool/equipment specifications.* Effectively communicate with internal and external partners and customers. * Effectively collaborate as a team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables.* May train, mentor, and manage junior and peer associates on specific subject matters.* Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies. Contribute to continuous improvement of said policies.* Other duties as assigned.* Job descrip