Manufacturing Equipment Engineer I - Efficiency & Yield

First Solar Inc.; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to install and qualify new processing equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and drive yield improvements at our Walbridge, Ohio facility.

The role requires familiarity with DOE, SPC, and structured problem solving, plus strong data analysis and documentation capabilities for daily operations. Domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• DOE and statistics understanding required.
• Experience with SPC and structured problem solving.
• Ability to write manufacturing documentation.
• Wet chemistry process experience required.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Install and qualify new equipment.
• Design and execute planned process experiments and report results.
• Collect data on daily equipment and product performance.
• Develop training for technicians and production staff.
• Drive yield and product performance improvements.

Skills

DOE

SPC

DMAIC

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree + 3+ years experience

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering

Journeyman cert + 5+ years experience

10+ years highly skilled technician

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to install and qualify new processing equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and drive yield improvements at our Walbridge, Ohio facility.

The role requires familiarity with DOE, SPC, and structured problem solving, plus strong data analysis and documentation capabilities for daily operations. Domestic/international travel may be required.