Senior Process Integration Engineer – High-Volume Manufacturing

First Solar; Gaffney (SC); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Process Integration Engineer in the United States to advance product performance by developing and sustaining manufacturing metrics such as yield, efficiency, reliability, and cost. The role involves creating production metrologies for device characterization and process control while collaborating across global teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in semiconductor/PV processes, proficient DOE and statistics skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor or PV/process engineering.
• Strong data analysis and DOE skills for process optimization.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate/lead technology start-up, transfer, and ramp activities to meet yield, reliability, cost, and device performance goals.
• Design statistical experiments and analyze results to characterize key process metrics and optimize process modules.
• Lead relationships across departments and sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving.
• Provide engineering support for high-volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization.
• Analyze data using sound statistical methods to drive process improvements.
• Interpret results from failure analysis and materials characterization to guide decisions.
• Identify and implement creative solutions and ensure safety/environmental compliance.
• Manage equipment within the area including configuration control and training.
• Lead vendor discussions for improvement projects and issue resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Statistical analysis

Design of Experiments

Cross-functional teamwork

Process development

Project management

JMP software

Problem solving

Technical communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in technical discipline

Associate's degree in technical discipline

Tools

JMP

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Process Integration Engineer in the United States to advance product performance by developing and sustaining manufacturing metrics such as yield, efficiency, reliability, and cost. The role involves creating production metrologies for device characterization and process control while collaborating across global teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in semiconductor/PV processes, proficient DOE and statistics skills, and strong communication.