Manufacturing Process Engineer I

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer to install and qualify new processing equipment, troubleshoot production-line issues, and implement system improvements to boost throughput, yield, and product performance.

The role emphasizes data analysis, metrology practices, and strong documentation skills in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a technical engineering background with a mix of academic degrees or extensive manufacturing experience; travel both domestically and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline with 3+ years of First Solar technical experience, or 6+ years of technical work experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required; experience preferred.
• Certifications or experience can substitute degree requirements if accompanied by mentoring and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Install and qualify new equipment.
• Design and execute planned process experiments, collect data, and report results.
• Collect data on daily equipment and product performance.
• Maintain communication with production teams and engineers.
• Develop training for technicians and operators.
• Identify yield and product performance improvements.
• Maintain process control plans and drawings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Metrology

Communication

Documentation

Wet chemistry

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in engineering or technical discipline

Journeyman certification (Machinist or Electrician) + 5+ years experience

10+ years experience as a technician/specialist

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer to install and qualify new processing equipment, troubleshoot production-line issues, and implement system improvements to boost throughput, yield, and product performance.

The role emphasizes data analysis, metrology practices, and strong documentation skills in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a technical engineering background with a mix of academic degrees or extensive manufacturing experience; travel both domestically and