Manufacturing Process Engineer II

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I in Perrysburg, OH to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot day-to-day issues to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with relevant experience or technical degrees, plus proficiency in electrical, mechanical systems, and problem solving. Strong English communication and ability to work with minimal supervision are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 0-2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

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, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report 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.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adherent 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

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical

SPC alarms

Self-directed

Data analysis

English communication

Administrative tasks

Laser alignment

PM procedures

Laser maintenance

Measurement routines

Training production

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Tools

Microvu optical comparator

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I in Perrysburg, OH to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot day-to-day issues to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with relevant experience or technical degrees, plus proficiency in electrical, mechanical systems, and problem solving. Strong English communication and ability to work with minimal supervision are required.