Engineer- Manufacturing I IND

First Solar; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing I (Integration) to enhance process efficiency through data-driven engineering solutions. This role involves implementing advanced analytics for solar panel performance and overseeing multiple aspects of semiconductor manufacturing.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering/related fields, with a strong background in data analytics and effective communication skills. Candidates will also need to adapt to a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing setting.
• Experience with data analytics in semiconductor industry is preferred.
• Technical work experience in a related field is needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process engineering opportunities.
• Lead discussions to ensure problem-solving across teams.
• Conduct statistical analysis to drive improvements in engineering.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Manufacturing engineering systems

Machine learning understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or chemistry

Master’s Degree or PhD

Tools

Scikit learn

Xgboost

Keras

Pytorch

Tensorflow

Minitab

SAS

Job description

Job Title

Engineer, Manufacturing I (Integration)

Reports To

Engineering Manager Integration

Description

Identifying and implementing opportunities for efficient process engineering utilizing data, modeling and applying Industry4.0/ Advanced analytics concepts for improving Yield, Wattage and process control.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or chemistry with at least 3 years of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing setting.
• Master’s Degree or PhD degree in engineering, physics or chemistry with at-least one project involving data analytics or Semiconductor Manufacturing. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.

General Skills

• Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis working with cross functional technical teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem solving methods (such as DMAIC).
• Experience in standard data science and machine learning packages.
• Have good understanding of the machine learning model stack (regression, classification, neural networks, time series) and packages (Scikit learn, Xgboost, Keras, Pytorch, Tensorflow, statsmodels).
• Working knowledge of Statistical Data Analysis, DOE and experience using any statistical software (like Minitab, JMP, SAS, Matlab etc).
• Background education in physics, materials science preferred.
• Background in solar manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in Semiconductor Device Physics is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Desired Skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfer.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures.
• Ability to lead discussion with cross-functional departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving.
• Design statistical experiments and analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive improvements and recommendations to operations of process engineering.
• Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment.
• Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates.
• Analyze data and trends, correlate to metrics and identify data driven solution for detection and alert.
• Implement production solution for efficient use of metric monitoring and visualization to identify top issues for the day.
• Implement advanced data models for wattage prediction and label for solar panel utilizing process inputs and outputs.
• Predictive analysis for optimizing throughput, yield and improve process control.
• Utilize Industry4.0 elements to improve process and productivity.
• Develop proof of concepts and scale them up to production levels locally and cross plant.

Reporting Relationships

• This position could have direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Candidate Statement

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.

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.