Engineer- Manufacturing I USA
First Solar
Install, qualify, troubleshoot equipment, improve processes in solar manufacturing.
13 days ago ago
$67,400 - $96,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Perrysburg, OH
Onsite
Company Size
3,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Construction services
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Commercial
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
yield improvement
process control
equipment installation
process experiments
sop development
data collection
- Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
- Identify and implement yield and product performance improvement.
- Develop and maintain process control plans.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
- Install and qualify new equipment
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
- Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
- Maintain Gauges.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.
- Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and develop and enforce standard operating procedures.
- Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.
- Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates.
- Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.
What you bring
10+ years
bachelor’s
journeyman
metrology
plc programming
data analysis
- All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
- 10 or more years’ experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred.
- Ability to write manufacturing documentation.
- 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.
- 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting.
- Understands metrology and measurement best practices.
- Domestic and international travel as required.
- Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Previous experience in one or more of the following process areas: Vacuum Deposition/ Thermal/ Laser/ Wetline/ Automation/ Adhesive/ Welding/ Material Handling/ Robotics/ Vision Systems/ PLC Programming among others.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with
- 3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III or
- 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).
- Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level or
- Understands and can apply structured problem-solving (such as DMAIC).
- $67,400-96,000 annual
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Company
Overview
20 GW
Solar Installations Completed
Completed over 20 gigawatts of solar installations globally, demonstrating significant contributions to renewable energy projects worldwide.
- Focuses on manufacturing advanced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and providing utility-scale PV power plants.
- Offers a range of solutions, from manufacturing to large-scale solar power projects, emphasizing sustainability.
- Pioneers a closed-loop recycling process for solar panels, reducing environmental impact.
- Drives clean energy transformation with integrated solutions including development, financing, and operation of solar plants.
- “Responsible Solar” — commitment to environmental stewardship from sourcing through end‑of‑life management
- “Principled foundation” — zero tolerance for human rights abuses and strong governance
- Transparency — first solar manufacturer to publish onsite third‑party social‑audit findings globally
- Innovation & technical excellence — industry‑leading efficiency, ultra‑low carbon footprint, fastest energy payback
34% Emissions Reduction
GHG Target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028.
Net-Zero by 2050
Long-Term GHG Goal
Company target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
100% Renewable Energy
US by 2026, Global by 2028
Commitment to using 100% renewable energy in U.S. operations by 2026 and globally by 2028.
88K Tonnes Recycling
Global PV Capacity
Annual photovoltaic recycling capacity reaching 88,000 tonnes.
- Since 2008, GHG intensity reduced ~77%; since 2020, energy per watt down 15%, water intensity down 48%
- 2023: manufacturing water recycling up 88%, 318M L recycled; water intensity down 6%, waste intensity down 28%
- Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 modules achieved EPEAT Climate+ (≤400 kg CO₂ e/kWp)
- Manufacturing energy intensity per watt reduced 65% since 2009; goal: 74% by 2028
- Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway
- No detailed public gender statistics found
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