Manufacturing Engineer II: Solar Module Process Innovator

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop and enhance solar module production processes in an on-site role in Ohio.

You will design experiments, qualify equipment, and guide technicians while collaborating with development teams to improve yield and throughput. Candidates should hold a technical degree with relevant manufacturing experience, demonstrate problem-solving and data-analysis skills, and contribute to documentation and training as part of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with the listed degree paths.
• Strong evidence of data analysis, DOE, and process improvement.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation and PFMEA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve robust solar module manufacturing processes.
• Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development.
• Design and execute experiments to establish process windows.
• Resolve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Evaluate and qualify new equipment for production use.
• Design and execute planned experiments, analyze data and report results.
• Collect daily equipment and product performance data.
• Coordinate with internal and supplier teams on projects.
• Maintain communications with production and engineering staff.
• Lead training for engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Drive continuous improvement using six-sigma and statistical methods.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Develop and enforce Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Statistical Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Metrology

Manufacturing Documentation

Design of Experiments

DMAIC

Manufacturing Processes

FMEAs

Training Operators/Engineers

Autonomy

Communication Skills

Conveyance/Robotic Systems Continuous-

PLC Automation

General Electronics

General Mechanical Systems

Robotic/Conveyor Systems

Robust Engineering Principles

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

MS Degree in a technical discipline

PhD Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC automation

Robot programming

Six Sigma

Job description

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop and enhance solar module production processes in an on-site role in Ohio.

You will design experiments, qualify equipment, and guide technicians while collaborating with development teams to improve yield and throughput. Candidates should hold a technical degree with relevant manufacturing experience, demonstrate problem-solving and data-analysis skills, and contribute to documentation and training as part of continuous improvement