Manufacturing Engineer II: Process & Yield Innovator

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications include a technical degree or equivalent experience with strong problem-solving skills, English communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with 0-2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements
• 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
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Provide training to production associates
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adherent to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

SPC alarm response

Self-directed

Data analysis

English communication

Administrative tasks

Laser systems knowledge

PM procedures

Measurement & calibration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

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

Qualifications include a technical degree or equivalent experience with strong problem-solving skills, English communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.