Engineer- Manufacturing III USA (1st Shift)

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

13h•$84,200 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical leadership within a team, working with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes. The engineer will implement new processes to meet schedules, lead troubleshooting efforts, define requirements, and evaluate/install/qualify new process equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifying and implementing continuous improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The position may have direct reports.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 Years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 4 years Engineering and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 4 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 4 years engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
Provide technical leadership
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering
Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing processes
Outstanding skill in generating and maintaining FMEAs
Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE
Outstanding skill in applying SPC to control and improve processes
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 in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals

Responsibilities

Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner
Lead Teams through Continuous Improvement Activities and structured problem solving
Capable of sustaining entire process area
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
Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers
Resolve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
Identify training needs and develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans
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
Works with minimal supervision
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Domestic and International travel as required
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time