Lead Process Integration Engineer High-Volume Manufacturing

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,700 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Process Integration Engineer to develop and sustain product performance for key manufacturing metrics such as yield, module efficiency, reliability, durability, and cost.

The role focuses on creating production metrologies for device characterization and process control. You will lead cross-functional teams in technology transfer and ramp activities across sites, design statistical experiments, analyze results, and drive improvements using DOE and JMP.

Qualifications

• Background in semiconductor, PV or electronic process tech and device physics.
• Experience with device characterization techniques for manufacturing.
• Proficient in statistical data analysis and DOE.
• Experience in high-volume ramp or tech transfer.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology start-up, transfer, and ramp activities to meet goals.
• Design statistical experiments and analyze results to optimize metrics.
• Lead cross-functional relationships for timely communication.
• Provide engineering support for high-volume manufacturing across departments.
• Analyze data to drive process improvements.
• Ensure safety and environmental procedures compliance.
• Lead vendor discussions for improvements.

Skills

Semiconductor process

Device characterization

DOE

Statistical data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

FMEA/SPC

Project management

Communication skills

Thin film deposition

Manufacturing systems

JMP software

Education

Associate's degree in technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

MS Degree in technical discipline

PhD Degree in technical discipline

Tools

JMP

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Process Integration Engineer to develop and sustain product performance for key manufacturing metrics such as yield, module efficiency, reliability, durability, and cost.

The role focuses on creating production metrologies for device characterization and process control. You will lead cross-functional teams in technology transfer and ramp activities across sites, design statistical experiments, analyze results, and drive improvements using DOE and JMP.