Manufacturing Process Engineer II — Yield & Laser Systems

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and identify system improvements driving throughput, yield and product quality.

Role requires hands-on mechanical/electrical skills, SPC responsiveness, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a safety-focused environment at the Perrysburg, OH site.

Qualifications

• Education/experience matching the listed paths for technician roles.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Experience with process control and data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify yield and product performance improvements and assign causes to excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges and run daily measurement routines.
• Follow process control plans and respond to SPC alarms.
• Provide training to production associates and update documentation.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

SPC alarms

Self-directed

Statistical tools

English communication

Administrative tasks

Laser alignment

PM procedures

Laser measurement

Production monitoring

Education

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting

Tools

Laser systems

Micrometro/PM tools

Job description

First Solar seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and identify system improvements driving throughput, yield and product quality.

Role requires hands-on mechanical/electrical skills, SPC responsiveness, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a safety-focused environment at the Perrysburg, OH site.