First Solar · 1 day ago
Senior Technologist USA
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$233K/yr - $332K/yr
15+ years expFirst Solar is a leader in the renewable energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior Technologist to champion key initiatives in perovskite research. The role involves formulating R&D roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing intellectual property.
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Responsibilities
Contributes to the formulation of the R&D roadmap of perovskite research in an industrial R&D environment with a focus on manufacturing relevant technologies
Champions key initiatives working with cross-functional teams, driving improvements from conception to demonstration
Identifies new concepts and works with legal team on the management of the intellectual property
Communicates results and progress in a clear and concise manner to peers, upper management, and other cross-functional groups
Acts as a safety role model and ensures team maintains a safety-first mindset
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related discipline
15+ years of R&D experience in thin-film solar or closely related field with 10+ years of experience with Perovskites in an industrial R&D environment
10+ years' experience in leading cross functional efforts
Strong track record of innovation (publications, patents, comparable tangible application/industrial relevant achievements)
Strong understanding of intellectual property management; experienced in maintaining/growing IP portfolios
Structured problem solving, including data-driven and model-based methods
Efficient in utilizing internal and external technical resources to accelerate critical learning; skilled in soliciting support and creating strong working relations across boundaries
Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to travel up to 25%
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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use)
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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