Manufacturing Process Engineer II: Yield & Throughput

First Solar Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement process improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

The role supports pilot-line operations and transitions to standard production MET responsibilities. Qualifications include a high school diploma or technical associate/bachelor degrees and 1 year to 3 years of relevant experience with a safety-first,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience or 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I.
• 3 years of First Solar technical experience or 10 years in a manufacturing setting.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in a technical discipline with relevant manufacturing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure processes run on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC alarms to bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments and analyze data.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

SPC alarms

Self-directed

Statistical tools

English communication

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

3 years First Solar technical experience

Job description

First Solar Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement process improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

The role supports pilot-line operations and transitions to standard production MET responsibilities. Qualifications include a high school diploma or technical associate/bachelor degrees and 1 year to 3 years of relevant experience with a safety-first,