Entry-Level Manufacturing Process Engineer

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance improvements.

Required a High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience; preferred are an associates degree in a technical field or prior First Solar tech exposure. This role may include training and documentation updates, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline.
• Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
• One year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Responsibilities

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintains gauges.
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports experimental results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting on line

Administrative & technical tasks

Education

Associates degree in technical discipline

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance improvements.

Required a High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience; preferred are an associates degree in a technical field or prior First Solar tech exposure. This role may include training and documentation updates, with emphasis on safety and