First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - Support DE tests in the JNC line or perform testing in a lab environment with a focus on laser operation - Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcomes. - May assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and suggest system improvements to achieve performance goals. - May compile and analyze test data from performed testing. Education/Experience: - High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar. - Associate'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 Technician I at First Solar. - Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience. Required Skills/Competencies: - Ability to operate laser tools and perform minor troubleshooting - Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP. - Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others. - Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates. Essential Responsibilities: - Applies some technical skills to the position. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position. - Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Able to resolve many questions and problems independently. - Has ownership within his/her functional group of a particular operational process or equipment. Oversee maintenance and trains others in this process. - Plan, coordinate and execute engineering tests (ETAs) on the production line, coupon line or laboratory, including coordination across team boundaries. - Work under minimal supervision. - Comply 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 Relationship: - This position reports to Development Engineer. Travel: - 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: - $23.37-$32.69 Hourly Work Schedule: - 6pm-6am - 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off 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 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 prov