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
  • 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or
  • 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 
  • 3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III or
  • Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level or
  • 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Installs and qualifies new equipment.
• Maintains gauges.
• Designs and executes planned process experiments.
• Collects and analyzes data and reports experimental results.
• Performs data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.
• Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.
• Maintains effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Develops and provides training to engineering technicians, and production associates.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvement.
• Develops and maintains drawings and process specifications.
• Develops and enforces standard operating procedures.
• Develops and maintains process control plans.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position may have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $63,900-$91,000 annually.

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,