Manufacturing Engineer I: Yield & Process Optimizer

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues, and drive improvements on the production line in Ohio.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with additional technical credentials or experience preferred. The candidate will work under the Lead- Technical Group, ensuring processes meet the Process Control Plan, and will receive training to support process control, documentation, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in technical discipline or equivalent.
• 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience.
• 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 run on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms and bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, report results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool and product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal drawings, SOPs, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal teams and supplier reps to complete projects.
• Develop understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with production and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product per established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Dispose waste properly and manage hazardous waste containers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety first mindset

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Self-directed

English communications

Troubleshoot manufacturing line

Administrative vs technical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

2+ years machine or mechanic experience

One year First Solar technical experience

Six months as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job description

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues, and drive improvements on the production line in Ohio.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with additional technical credentials or experience preferred. The candidate will work under the Lead- Technical Group, ensuring processes meet the Process Control Plan, and will receive training to support process control, documentation, and