Engineer- Manufacturing II USA

First Solar (US)

4h•$75,100 - $107,000

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Install and qualify new process equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Education/Experience: Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting Demonstrated Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis Excellent problem-solving skills Demonstrated Proficiency Metrology and measurement best practices Demonstrated Proficiency in writing complete manufacturing documentation Understands and can apply Design of Experiments Demonstrated Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control) Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC) Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes Demonstrated proficiency in generating and maintaining FMEAs Demonstrated capability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals Excellent oral and written communications skills Preferred to have knowledge on deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals.

Requirements

Demonstrated Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis
Excellent problem-solving skills
Demonstrated Proficiency Metrology and measurement best practices
Demonstrated Proficiency in writing complete manufacturing documentation
Understands and can apply Design of Experiments
Demonstrated Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control)
Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
Demonstrated proficiency in generating and maintaining FMEAs
Demonstrated capability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers
Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting

Nice To Haves

Preferred to have knowledge on deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals
Knowledge of General Electronics
Knowledge in General Mechanical Systems
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering principles to develop and implementing processes

Responsibilities

Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner
Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team
Design and execute experiments to establish manufacturing process window
Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment
Design and execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results
Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects
Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
Set up new gauges and perform Gauge maintenance
Develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods
Provide mentorship to Jr. engineers and Technicians
Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans
Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures
Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Works with minimal supervision
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Domestic and International travel as required
Other duties as assigned