First Solar

First Solar

Development Engineering Technician II

Perrysburg, OH, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$23k-$33kDetected 13 days ago
SQLExcelMicrosoft Office

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odds of building a lasting career here

34Risky
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role68
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70

Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound (~15% per draw). A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level I · 1×
Level I$48,2981 entry
Level II$57,5542 entries
Level III$66,8303 entries
Level IV$76,0864 entries

The bottom of this range ($23,370) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $48,298. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022) · Toledo, OH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

Employer immigration record

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Files H-1B transfers

1 transfer filing in the last year, covering 1 worker. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

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About the role

  • First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
  • May train others. - Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.

Requirements

  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  • All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
  • No travel is required.

Skills

  • Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderate process and equipment issues on the production line or in the lab.
  • Intermediate knowledge in MS Office and some knowledge of SQL/JMP.
  • Expert in execution of experiments in lab or floor. May train others.
  • Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
  • Use understanding of engineering & tech skills to interpret instructions into actions and experimental outcome.
  • May assist in troubleshooting tool/process issues and identifying and implementing system improvements to achieve performance goals.
  • May compile and analyze test data from performed testing.
  • Essential Responsibilities: - Applies some technical skills to the position.

Compensation

  • $23k-$33k

Equal opportunity

  • Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

This listing is sourced directly from First Solar's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.