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Scientist - Data Research and Development at First Solar
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Scientist - Data Research and Development

First Solar

RemoteFull timeMid level$91k – $130kPosted today
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About This Role

This Scientist position supports the design and analysis of large-scale statistical experiments to evaluate innovative ideas in thin-film processes within a state-of-the-art R&D solar fabrication facility. The role involves integrating disparate data sources to build a comprehensive narrative of discovery across experiments, projects, and teams, applying advanced statistics and data science techniques to identify patterns and generate insights. This role suits a candidate passionate about applying their expertise to advance solar technology.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as statistical expert while assigned to a Development Program, working with Technical, Operations, and Process Engineering Teams to achieve program goals through research, modeling, experiment design, and analysis
  • Gain deep understanding of program objectives, learning the physics behind processes to anticipate Program Team needs
  • Help teams define an experiment's statement of intent, reviewing previous responses and ensuring factor estimability is understood
  • Systematically review prior experimentation to find relevant, high-quality data, accounting for variability in study approach, sample size, execution, and environment
  • Standardize and weight prior research to build new predictive models to guide Program experimentation
  • Understand experimenter's needs and develop custom experiment design to efficiently create insight
  • Exhaustively evaluate experiment design and resulting model
  • Work with Program Partners to define and prepare datasets for modeling
  • Monitor many data streams and provide feedback on data quality to Program Teams
  • Lead data forensics for programs, data mining root causes of unintended processing artifacts
  • Explore data using a variety of statistical techniques (e.g., data mining, regression, cluster analysis, partitioning, PCA) to answer research questions and guide future experiments
  • Synthesize independent experiment findings into overall treatment effects
  • Prepare testing scenarios and test model performance against new results, subsets, etc.
  • Clearly and concisely communicate analysis and modeling results to business partners, supporting socialization and adoption of results into business activities and decisions
  • Perform Program meta-analysis, contextualizing the newest experiment with historical data, highlighting key abnormalities, consistencies, and correlations
  • Define data structures and systems that will institutionalize improvements and lower the bar for analysis across the organization
  • Hone and proliferate the craft of cross-experiment meta-analysis in Research & Development
  • Assist in development of standard analytical approaches and methodologies for the department
  • Apply advanced statistical techniques, including analysis of variance, t-tests, factor analysis, regression, multivariate analyses, PCA, or simulation, to analyze the effects of experimentation

Job details

Workplace

Remote

Employment

Full time

Seniority

Mid level

Headquarters

Perrysburg, OH 43551

Salary

$91k – $130k

Posted

Posted today

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  • Provide guidance and direction related to statistical analysis to less experienced Research & Development staff as needed
  • Provide peer review related to analytics methods and results
  • Work closely with Development Technical Teams to identify and answer critical questions
  • Identify and scope new opportunities for statistical analysis applications and scripting
  • Proactively research and leverage new statistical techniques and technologies to apply and teach
  • Develop and lead training sessions for advanced Data Science and Statistics concepts
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or similar technical discipline, and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineer - Analytics R&D at First Solar
    • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or similar technical discipline, and 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineer - Analytics R&D at First Solar
    • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience
    • Deep understanding of Design of Experiments
    • Meta-analysis and systematic research review
    • Data forensics and partitioning on large data sets
    • Data Wrangling: preparation, mapping, and transformation
    • Experience with structured and unstructured data sets
    • Executive level storytelling with data visualization
    • Ability to impart clarity when communicating complex data relationships
    • Knowledge of Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra and eigenvalues/vectors
    • Passion to learn new areas of study (device physics learning will be intensive)
    • High emotional intelligence
    • Bravery to speak a dissenting opinion or present evidence against current belief
    • Skilled in a structured problem-solving method (such as DMAIC, A3, 5 Whys, etc.)
    • Extensive understanding of Probability and Inferential Statistics as well as visual display of these concepts
    • Expert at building predictive models and utilizing advanced statistical analysis, including generalized linear models, decision trees, PCA, logistic, and multivariate regression
    • Deep knowledge of statistical and modeling software tools and scripting languages such as JMP, SAS, Python, SPSS, or R to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
    • Experience with Microsoft environment: Windows OS, Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, etc.

    Nice to have:

    • Previous R&D, PV, or Semiconductor experience

    Important Details

    • Travel: 0% - 5% (on occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
    • Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Reporting to: Analytics Manager
    • This position may have direct reports

    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 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

    About the Company

    First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 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 and any other tests that may be required.

    First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change.

    Headquarters

    Perrysburg, OH 43551

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    Website

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