Manufacturing Engineer I — Process & Yield Optimizer

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based in Ohio is looking for an Engineer - Manufacturing I. This role involves installing and qualifying new processing equipment, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing system improvements. Candidates should hold an associate's degree and have relevant technical experience, along with strong skills in statistical analysis and problem-solving. The position offers opportunities for training and development within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience at First Solar or 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience as a Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III.
• Journeyman certification with 5+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Install and qualify new processing equipment.
• Maintain gauges and design planned process experiments.
• Collect and analyze data on equipment and product performance.
• Train engineering technicians and production associates.

Skills

Statistical Data Analysis

Problem-solving skills

Metrology and measurement best practices

Oral and written communication

Manufacturing documentation writing

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Structured problem solving (DMAIC)

General Electric/Electronics

General Mechanical

Education

Associate's Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in engineering

Job description

A leading renewable energy company based in Ohio is looking for an Engineer - Manufacturing I. This role involves installing and qualifying new processing equipment, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing system improvements. Candidates should hold an associate's degree and have relevant technical experience, along with strong skills in statistical analysis and problem-solving. The position offers opportunities for training and development within a dynamic manufacturing environment.