Engineer- Manufacturing II USA (Mfg Solutions Development)

$75,100 - $107,000/Yr

First Solar - Perrysburg, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Perrysburg, OH

Utilities

About the position

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing and qualifying new process equipment, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line, and implementing system improvements to enhance throughput, yield, and product performance. You will work closely with production associates and manufacturing engineers to ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient and effective. Your responsibilities will include developing and documenting robust solar module manufacturing processes, designing and executing experiments to establish manufacturing process windows, and maintaining effective communication with internal associates and supplier representatives. You will also be expected to champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods, and provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. This position may require domestic and international travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and qualify new process equipment.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line.
• Identify and implement system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
• Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes.
• Inject manufacturing requirements into new process development by collaborating with the development team.
• Design and execute experiments to establish manufacturing process windows.
• Solve 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.
• Collect data 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.
• 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 junior engineers and technicians.
• Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and enforce standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in metrology and measurement best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing complete manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to apply Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capability to generate and maintain FMEAs.
• Ability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals.
• Knowledge of general electronics.
• Knowledge in general mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with applying robust engineering principles to develop and implement processes.