Manufacturing Process Engineer I

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot daily production issues, and help implement process improvements to boost throughput, yield, and product performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical associates, with experience at First Solar preferred; candidates should be self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and capable of documenting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline.
• Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
• One year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Responsibilities

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintains gauges.
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports 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.
• Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere 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.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar experience

6 months temp experience at First Solar

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot daily production issues, and help implement process improvements to boost throughput, yield, and product performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical associates, with experience at First Solar preferred; candidates should be self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and capable of documenting