Manufacturing Process Engineer II - Solar Module Innovation

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I/II to install and qualify new process equipment, troubleshoot production line issues, and implement system improvements for throughput, yield, and product performance.

Education options include associate, bachelor, MS, or PhD in technical disciplines with relevant manufacturing experience. Strong data analysis, DOE, DMAIC, and documentation skills are required.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree with 2 years manufacturing experience or 3 years engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience as Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years engineering experience
• MS degree with 2–4 years engineering experience in manufacturing
• PhD with 0–3 years engineering experience in manufacturing
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical data analysis
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Proficiency in metrology and measurement practices
• Ability to write manufacturing documentation
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments
• Familiarity with Six Sigma / DMAIC
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience generating and maintaining FMEAs
• Ability to train operators, technicians and new engineers
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Experience with automation and robotics is a plus

Aufgaben

• Develop, improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes
• Inject manufacturing requirements into new process development
• Design and run experiments to establish process windows
• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Evaluate, install and qualify new equipment
• Plan and execute process experiments and analyze data
• Collect daily equipment and product performance data
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers on projects
• Maintain communication with production and manufacturing engineers
• Develop training for engineers and technicians
• Lead continuous improvement using six-sigma and statistical methods
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Develop Process Control and Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Work with minimal supervision
• Follow safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping
• Travel domestically and internationally as required
• Create and enforce drawings, specs and SOPs
• Perform data collection related to equipment and product performance

Kenntnisse

Statistical data analysis

Problem solving

Metrology

Manufacturing documentation

Design of Experiments

DMAIC

Manufacturing processes

FMEAs

Training operators

Autonomy

Communication skills

Robotic systems

PLC automation

Ausbildung

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

MS Degree in a technical discipline

PhD Degree in a technical discipline

Jobbeschreibung

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I/II to install and qualify new process equipment, troubleshoot production line issues, and implement system improvements for throughput, yield, and product performance.

Education options include associate, bachelor, MS, or PhD in technical disciplines with relevant manufacturing experience. Strong data analysis, DOE, DMAIC, and documentation skills are required.