Engineer -Development II (Reliability Physics Modeling)

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.

Essential Functions & 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.
  
  

Required Education and Industrial Experience:

• Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, Material Science, Solid-State Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, Material Science, Solid-State Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience:

• Strong English written and verbal 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++.
• Strong background in semiconductor device physics and electro-optical characterization is preferred.
• Advanced data analytics and data manipulation skills are a plus.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $78,600-$112,000 Annually.

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
• 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
• The 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)

Please note, 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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.