Engineer- Manufacturing II USA

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role provides technical leadership within the Semiconductor Process team across all manufacturing sites. The engineer will work cross-functionally with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes, identifying manufacturing risks and solutions to mitigate them. They will develop manufacturing solutions and implement new processes in a production environment to meet schedule, train sustaining team members, document changes, and lead troubleshooting efforts to meet project requirements. The role also involves defining equipment and process requirements, refining vendor proposals, and installing and qualifying new process equipment. Problem-solving tools will be used to identify, test, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that contribute to achieving throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements

Associate’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 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting
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
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
Provide technical leadership in cross functional settings.
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering.
Outstanding knowledge in either thin film deposition (PVD, ALD, CVD, etc.) and vacuum fundamentals, or thermal processing (diffusion, annealing, mineral refining, etc.), or glass processing.
Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC).
Outstanding knowledge in PV technologies, prior experience in CdTe a plus.
Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing control methodologies (FMEAs, SPC, etc.).
Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE.
Outstanding skill in determining and applying control methodologies and troubleshooting processes improvements.
Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis.
Outstanding skill in Metrology and Measurement best practices.
Develop and provide technical training.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in CdTe a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership within Semiconductor Process team across all manufacturing sites.
Work cross functionally with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes, identifying manufacturing risks and solutions to mitigate.
Develop manufacturing solutions and implement new processes in a production environment to meet schedule.
Training sustaining team members, documenting changes, and leading troubleshooting efforts to meet project requirements.
Define equipment and process requirements, refine vendor proposals, and install and qualify new process equipment.
Use Problem Solving tools to identify, test, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner.
Work with Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams across all manufacturing sites. Be able to act as a global Subject Matter Expert.
Ability to work across multiple equipment sets, including deposition, thermal and metrology.
Ability to work across multiple equipment sets, including wet film deposition, chemical systems, laser systems and metrology.
Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team.
Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results.
Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders.
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment.
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods.
Develop Process Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions, and Troubleshooting guides.
Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.
Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.
Act as a trainer for new processes and continuous improvements.
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Domestic and international travel as required.
Other duties as assigned.