Manufacturing Engineer I — Process & Yield Optimization

First Solar; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 25,568 - 35,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues, and drive improvements to throughput, yield, and product performance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, an associates degree or equivalent, and 2+ years machine or mechanical experience, plus a year of First Solar exposure. Strong English communication and self-direction are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED, with related technical education preferred.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience.
• One year of 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 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.
• Execute planned process experiments and analyze data.
• Collect data on daily tool and product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Update drawings, SOPs, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal and supplier personnel on projects.
• Maintain understanding of area processes and equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with staff.
• Dispose non-conforming product per criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Handle waste procedures and container management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communications

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

2+ years manufacturing experience

First Solar experience

Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician experience

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues, and drive improvements to throughput, yield, and product performance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, an associates degree or equivalent, and 2+ years machine or mechanical experience, plus a year of First Solar exposure. Strong English communication and self-direction are essential.