Engineer- Manufacturing II USA

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to provide technical leadership within the Semiconductor Process team. You will work with Development Engineering to create robust, manufacturable processes and lead troubleshooting to meet project requirements.

The role requires strong problem-solving, DOE/ Six Sigma experience, and ability to train teams while working across multiple equipment sets. Travel and safety compliance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a technical field required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment desirable.
• Knowledge of PV technologies and manufacturing control methods.
• Experience with DOE and Six Sigma methods.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in semiconductor process across sites.
• Develop manufacturable processes and mitigate risks.
• Define equipment and process requirements; qualify new equipment.
• Lead problem solving to meet throughput, yield, and product goals.
• Train sustaining teams and document changes.

Skills

Robust Engineering

Six Sigma

DOE

Statistical Data Analysis

Metrology

Problem Solving

Oral & Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

MS Degree in a technical discipline

PhD Degree in a technical discipline

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

FMEAs

SPC

Job description

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

Basic Job Functions:

• Provide technical leadership within Semiconductor Process team across all manufacturing sites. Work cross functionally with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes, identifying manufacturing risks and solutions to mitigate.Develop manufacturing solutions and implement new processes in a production environment to meet schedule.Training sustaining team members, documenting changes, and leading troubleshooting efforts to meet project requirements.Define equipment and process requirements, refine vendor proposals, and install and qualify new process equipment. Use Problem Solving tools to identify, test, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Provide technical leadership in cross functional settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering.
• Outstanding knowledge in either thin film deposition (PVD, ALD, CVD, etc.) and vacuum fundamentals, or thermal processing (diffusion, annealing, mineral refining, etc.), or glass processing.
• Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC).
• Outstanding knowledge in PV technologies, prior experience in CdTe a plus.
• Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing control methodologies (FMEAs, SPC, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE.
• Outstanding skill in determining and applying control methodologies and troubleshooting processes improvements.
• Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis.
• Outstanding skill in Metrology and Measurement best practices.
• Develop and provide technical training.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner.
• Work with Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams across all manufacturing sites. Be able to act as a global Subject Matter Expert.
• Ability to work across multiple equipment sets, including deposition, thermal and metrology.
• Ability to work across multiple equipment sets, including wet film deposition, chemical systems, laser systems and metrology.
• Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team.
• Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results.
• Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders.
• Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment.
• Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods.
• Develop Process Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions, and Troubleshooting guides.
• Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.
• Act as a trainer for new processes and continuous improvements.
• 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:

• This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

Travel:

0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $80,700-$115,000 Annually.

US 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.

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1024381
• Job Category Plant MFG Engineering
• Posting Date 04/29/2026, 12:59 PM
• Locations 28101 Cedar Park Blvd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
• Apply Before 05/15/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Work Schedule M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM(United States of America)