Junior Manufacturing Process Engineer

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

Job summary

First Solar in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and implement improvements affecting throughput, yield, and product performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical associate degree, with preference for technical discipline degrees or related experience, including prior First Solar exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary function.
• 1 year of First Solar technical experience.
• 6 months’ experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

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.
• Ensure processes run on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms and restore control.
• Conduct planned process experiments and report results.
• Collect data on tool performance and product outcomes.
• Support pilot-line equipment to define a new process.
• Transition new equipment through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Update internal docs including drawings and SOPs.
• Interface with internal staff and suppliers to complete projects.
• Understand area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain communication with production staff and engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product per criteria.
• Follow safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting on line

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Associate or higher

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar experience

6 months as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Job description

First Solar in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and implement improvements affecting throughput, yield, and product performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical associate degree, with preference for technical discipline degrees or related experience, including prior First Solar exposure.