Engineer- Manufacturing I (1st Shift)

New Iberia, LA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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. This position requires temporary relocation to Perrysburg, OH or Trinity, AL for training in our current manufacturing facilities. Permanent assignment in New Iberia, LA will begin in Spring 2025 when the New Iberia factory begins commissioning activities.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 3 or more years' experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III.
• Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level.
• 10 or more years' experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding and application of DOE.
• Understanding and application of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Understanding and application of structured problem-solving (such as DMAIC).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• General Electrical / Electronics knowledge.
• General Mechanical knowledge.
• Previous experience in process areas such as Vacuum Deposition, Thermal, Laser, Wetline, Automation, Adhesive, Welding, Material Handling, Robotics, Vision Systems, PLC Programming.

Benefits

• Estimated Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $91,000.00, Annually.