Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based in Ohio is looking for an Engineer - Manufacturing I. This role involves installing and qualifying new processing equipment, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing system improvements. Candidates should hold an associate's degree and have relevant technical experience, along with strong skills in statistical analysis and problem-solving. The position offers opportunities for training and development within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience at First Solar or 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience as a Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III.
• Journeyman certification with 5+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Install and qualify new processing equipment.
• Maintain gauges and design planned process experiments.
• Collect and analyze data on equipment and product performance.
• Train engineering technicians and production associates.

Skills

Statistical Data Analysis

Problem-solving skills

Metrology and measurement best practices

Oral and written communication

Manufacturing documentation writing

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Structured problem solving (DMAIC)

General Electric/Electronics

General Mechanical

Education

Associate's Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in engineering

Job description

Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

Job 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‑to manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

• 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.
• 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 Electric / Electronics.
• General Mechanical.

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 associated product performance.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned 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, develop and enforce standard operating procedures.
• Develop and maintain process control plans.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Domestic and International travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – Finishing.

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 ...

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