Manufacturing Process Engineer I

First Solar, Inc.

Gaffney (SC)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and contribute to throughput, yield and product performance goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical associate degree, and relevant experience in machine or mechanical fields. Candidates should have safety awareness and strong English communication, with the ability to work with minimal supervision on the

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree or technical discipline preferred; or 2+ years machine/mechanic experience.
1 year First Solar technical experience or 6 months as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician.

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 as defined by the Process Control Plan.
Respond to SPC process control alarms and bring processes back into control.
Execute planned process experiments and analyze data.
Collect data on daily tool performance and product performance.
Support pilot-line equipment to define a new process.
Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
Provide training to production associates.
Update internal documentation including drawings and SOPs.