Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their manufacturing team in a dynamic role. This position involves installing and qualifying new processing equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing system improvements to enhance throughput and product performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or technical disciplines, with a focus on statistical data analysis and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical work experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Install and qualify new equipment and maintain gauges.
• Develop and provide training to engineering technicians.

Skills

Statistical Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Metrology and Measurement

Oral and Written Communication

Manufacturing Documentation

Wet Chemistry Process

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Journeyman Certification

Job description

Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

• Install and qualify new processing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner, including tool down issues, yield, quality issues, and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with
  • 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or
  • 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.
• The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case, the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis:
  • 3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III, or Equipment Coordinator III, or
  • Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level, or
  • 10 or more years’ experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
• Good problem solving skills.
• Understands metrology and measurement best practices.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to write manufacturing documentation.
• Wet chemistry process experience required.

Desired Skills:

• Understands and can apply DOE.
• Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Understands and can apply structured problem solving (such as DMAIC).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• General Electrical / Electronics knowledge.
• General Mechanical skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Install and qualify new equipment.
• Maintain Gauges.
• Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results.
• Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and product performance.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete projects.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Develop and provide training to engineering technicians and production associates.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and enforce standard operating procedures.
• Develop and maintain process control plans.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Previous heat treatment/thermal process experience is a plus.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – Submodule

Travel:

• Domestic and international travel as required.

Estimated Salary Range:

Physical and Manufacturing Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climb stairs occasionally.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds seldom, 27 pounds frequently, and 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Use hands repetitively for grasping, lifting, handling, carrying objects.
• Vision requirement: 20/40 in each eye, with or without correction.
• Follow safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• Ability to wear PPE, including respirators, is required.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements and excel in completing the listed responsibilities. All employment offers are contingent upon successful background checks and other required tests.

Equal Opportunity Employer: First Solar values diversity and inclusion, and recruits, hires, trains, and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Diversity and inclusion are key to our success.