Manufacturing Process Engineer I

First Solar Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation, qualification, and troubleshooting of systems on the production line.

The role emphasizes identifying improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED with additional technical training or experience; candidates with an associate degree and prior First Solar experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have safety-first mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Proficient in written and verbal English communication.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Capable of handling administrative tasks along with technical duties.

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 and process controls.
• Ensure processes run on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC alarms and bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments and analyze results.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Maintain and update internal documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

Clear English communication

Troubleshooting on line

Documentation & admin

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation, qualification, and troubleshooting of systems on the production line.

The role emphasizes identifying improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED with additional technical training or experience; candidates with an associate degree and prior First Solar experience are preferred.