Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

The Manufacturing Engineer will install and qualify new process equipment as well as troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool-down issues, yield, quality issues, and identifying actions to prevent repeat issues. Identifying and/or implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

· Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with

o 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or

o 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting.

· Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.

· The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis

o 3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III or

o Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level or

o 10 or more years’ experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Manufacturing Engineer Required Skills:

· Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis.

· Good problem-solving skills.

· Understands metrology and measurement best practices.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to write manufacturing documentation.

Manufacturing Engineer Desired Skills:

· Understands and can apply DOE.

· Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC).

· Understands and can apply structured problem-solving (such as DMAIC).

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· General Electrical / Electronics.

· General Mechanical.

· Previous experience in one or more of the following process areas: Vacuum Deposition/ Thermal/ Laser/ Wetline/ Automation/ Adhesive/ Welding/ Material Handling/ Robotics/ Vision Systems/ PLC Programming among others.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems

· Install and qualify new equipment

· Maintain Gauges.

· Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.

· Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.

· Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.

· Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.

· Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates.

· Identify and implement yield and product performance improvement.

· Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and develop and enforce standard operating procedures.

· Develop and maintain process control plans.

· Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

· This position could have direct reports.

Travel:

· Domestic and international travel as required.

Estimated Salary Range:

$68,800 - $98,050

US Physical Requirements:

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

· Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

· Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

· Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.

· Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

· 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction is required.

· Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.

· May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.

· May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).

· All associates working on the production