Entry-Level Manufacturing Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an entry to mid-level Manufacturing Technician in Perrysburg, OH. You will assist in system installation, qualification, and day-to-day troubleshooting to meet throughput and product performance goals.

The role emphasizes safety, structural knowledge, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, while documenting procedures and cross-training production staff. Applicants must meet education/experience criteria and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a safety-first mindset and strong written and verbal English communication.
• Proficiency with general electrical/electronic and mechanical concepts is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and implement fixes on the manufacturing line.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges and ensure processes run to the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC alarms and bring processes back into control.
• Conduct planned process experiments and analyze data.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

English communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates in technical discipline

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar tech experience

6 months temp Manufacturing Eng Tech

Job description

First Solar is seeking an entry to mid-level Manufacturing Technician in Perrysburg, OH. You will assist in system installation, qualification, and day-to-day troubleshooting to meet throughput and product performance goals.

The role emphasizes safety, structural knowledge, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, while documenting procedures and cross-training production staff. Applicants must meet education/experience criteria and pass background checks.