Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer II

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize, and document high‑throughput solar module manufacturing processes. You will work on process improvements, equipment qualification, and data-driven problem solving to maintain top performance and yields.

The role requires strong statistics, DOEs, and communication skills; travel domestically and internationally may be required. This position emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration with operations and development

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as listed: multiple pathways from associate to PhD with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing settings and technical engineering roles is expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical data analysis and design of experiments is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document robust solar module manufacturing processes.
• Design and execute experiments to establish process windows.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day production and equipment problems.
• Evaluate, install and qualify new equipment.
• Mentor Jr. engineers and technicians.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Metrology

Documentation writing

DOE understanding

DMAIC

Manufacturing processes

FMEA

Training others

Autonomy

Communication

Conveyance/robotics flow

PLC knowledge

Robot programming

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

MS in technical discipline

PhD in technical discipline

Tools

PLC automation

Robot programming

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize, and document high‑throughput solar module manufacturing processes. You will work on process improvements, equipment qualification, and data-driven problem solving to maintain top performance and yields.

The role requires strong statistics, DOEs, and communication skills; travel domestically and internationally may be required. This position emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration with operations and development