Manufacturing Process Engineer I (Finishing)

First Solar India; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar seeks an Engineer- Manufacturing I USA (Finishing) in Perrysburg, OH to install and qualify new process equipment and troubleshoot production-line issues. The role emphasizes DOE, SPC, data analysis, and documentation to drive throughput and product performance.

Responsibilities include developing process documentation, training staff, and collaborating with internal teams to implement improvements. Travel is 0–5%; reporting to Manufacturing Engineering – Deposition.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in engineering/technical discipline with related experience.
• Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering or related field; experience preferred.
• Certifications can substitute for degree requirements with demonstrated skills.
• Requires ability to apply DOE, SPC, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to write manufacturing documentation and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Install and qualify new process equipment.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line.
• Identify and implement system improvements to achieve throughput, yield and product performance goals.
• Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and deliver training to engineering technicians and production associates.
• Interface with internal and supplier personnel to complete projects.

Skills

Data analysis

DOE

SPC

DMAIC

Metrology

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Master’s Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Ph.D. in engineering or technical discipline

Journeyman certification (Machinist/Electrician)

Tools

Statistical methods tools

Job description

First Solar seeks an Engineer- Manufacturing I USA (Finishing) in Perrysburg, OH to install and qualify new process equipment and troubleshoot production-line issues. The role emphasizes DOE, SPC, data analysis, and documentation to drive throughput and product performance.

Responsibilities include developing process documentation, training staff, and collaborating with internal teams to implement improvements. Travel is 0–5%; reporting to Manufacturing Engineering – Deposition.