Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer & Automation Leader

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 112,300 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their manufacturing team, ideally bringing over 8 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on leading engineering teams to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and robustness across production lines.

The successful candidate will have a solid engineering background, strong leadership capabilities, and expertise in process improvements. Responsibilities also include evaluating new equipment and training technical staff as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of process engineering and R&D experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in statistical analysis methods and tools.
• Experience in Photovoltaics Manufacturing Flow or Technology Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve robust solar module manufacturing processes.
• Perform investigations into process issues for improved yield.
• Create and execute process experiment proposals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

JMP

Minitab

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their manufacturing team, ideally bringing over 8 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on leading engineering teams to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and robustness across production lines.

The successful candidate will have a solid engineering background, strong leadership capabilities, and expertise in process improvements. Responsibilities also include evaluating new equipment and training technical staff as needed.