Manufacturing Process Engineer I – Yield & Process Improvement

First Solar Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements aimed at increasing throughput and yield. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant technical experience.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or higher, with 2+ years of machine/mechanic experience or prior First Solar experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline or two or more years' machine/mechanic experience or one year First Solar technical experience or six months' experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

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 are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms and bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report results.
• Provide training to production associates and update internal documentation.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

Technical associate degree or higher

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar technical experience

6 months Temp Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements aimed at increasing throughput and yield. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant technical experience.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or higher, with 2+ years of machine/mechanic experience or prior First Solar experience.