Pilot-Line Manufacturing Engineer I

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying new production processes, support pilot-line operations, and transition to standard production MET roles.

The role emphasizes safety, problem solving on the manufacturing line, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to improve throughput, yield, and product performance while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in a technical discipline
• 2+ years machine or mechanic experience
• One year First Solar technical experience
• Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar
• Must have safe, self-directed work style and good English communication

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 run per the Process Control Plan
• Respond to SPC alarms and bring processes back into control
• Execute planned process experiments and analyze data
• Collect data on tool and product performance
• Provide training to production associates
• Develop and update internal drawings, SOPs, and process specs
• Interface with internal and supplier personnel to complete projects
• Understand area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Maintain effective communication with production and manufacturing engineers
• Disposit non-conforming product per criteria
• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping
• Handle waste per designated containers and safety rules
• Maintain satellite accumulation containers in designated locations

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Problem solving

Administrative tasks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates in technical discipline

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar technical experience

6 months temp Manufacturing Eng Tech at First Solar

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying new production processes, support pilot-line operations, and transition to standard production MET roles.

The role emphasizes safety, problem solving on the manufacturing line, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to improve throughput, yield, and product performance while maintaining quality standards.