Development Engineer II - Perovskite Device Physics USA

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.

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.
• Determine and evaluate materials specification for improved performance.
• Determine and evaluate 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.
• 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.