Manufacturing Engineer I — Process & Yield Innovator

First Solar Inc.

Kentucky

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements that boost throughput, yield, and product performance. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; an Associates degree in a technical discipline or 2+ years of machine experience; and relevant First Solar experience.

The role emphasizes safety, English communication, and hands-on problem solving on the

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associates degree in technical discipline preferred.
2+ 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

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 all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
Execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results.
Provide training to production associates.
Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.