Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.