Development Engineer - Semiconductor Deposition
First Solar, Inc.

Engineering

Location: Perrysburg : Ohio Region: North America Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Full-time Job ID: 669 Website: Link

Description:

First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our high growth and position in the renewable energy industry offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates that are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.

 

Basic Job Function

Identify areas for potential process/product improvement in First Solar’s high throughput semiconductor deposition process. The job involves experimental research and development leading to increased understanding of the CdTe/CdS deposition process and its affect on solar cell device performance. Development of innovative CdTe/CdS deposition/characterization techniques leading to improvements in device efficiency and stability is expected.

 

Experience:

• 7 plus years experience in a high-tech industry (semiconductor or photovoltaic field preferred)

Education:

• Advanced degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a similar technical discipline.

• PhD considered desirable.

Required Technical Skills:

• Experience with thin film deposition, semiconductor processing, and device/material testing and analysis.

• Strong technical skills in advanced theory and application of semiconductor device and materials characterization techniques and measurements.

• Hands on experience with thin film characterization techniques such as XRD,SEM,SIMS,ICP,AFM,XPS, optical methodsetc

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics, vacuum technology, material science and thermo/surface chemistry.

• Experience with statistical data analysis skills. Understanding of Design of Experiments, Measurement System Analysis desirable.

• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools is desirable.

• Experience with using Statistical software (Minitab, JMP preferred)

• Knowledge of MS Office software (strong knowledge of MS Access preferred)

• Excellent communications skills. Proven Organizational Skills

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Identify areas of potential improvement in the production semiconductor deposition process. Improve and optimize process by designing, executing and analyzing screening and optimization tests.

• Improve process by implementing design changes to key process components. Evaluate results of design changes.

• Conduct exploratory research of changes to device structure, validate and implement improvements on the production line.

• Develop and implement innovative characterization techniques. Troubleshoot performance issues related to semiconductor deposition process

• Participate in cross functional teams

• Communicate results of engineering tests in a clear and concise manner. Communicate with upper management, development and manufacturing engineers, and production personnel

• Ensure adherence to all Safety Procedures and Housekeeping standards.