Manufacturing Engineer I: Process, Yield & Troubleshooting

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

First Solar, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and drive system improvements to meet throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or technical degree, plus experience; responsibilities include solving production problems, setting up gauges, executing experiments, and training production staff, with a

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical associate degree or higher preferred.
• Two+ years machine or mechanic experience.
• One year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Responsabilidades

• 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 results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Support the operation of pilot‑line equipment to define a new process.
• Transition new equipment and processes through start‑up, qualification, and implementation.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, SOPs, and process specs.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non‑conforming product per criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding/removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change.

Conocimientos

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Educación

High School Diploma

Technical associate degree or higher

Two+ years machine/mechanic experience

One year First Solar technical experience

Six months Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Descripción del empleo

First Solar, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and drive system improvements to meet throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or technical degree, plus experience; responsibilities include solving production problems, setting up gauges, executing experiments, and training production staff, with a