Leading provider of solar energy solutions, manufacturing innovative photovoltaic modules.
Lead technical development and improvement of solar module manufacturing processes.
1 days ago ago
$82,100 - $117,000
Intermediate (4-7 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
Description
process planning
continuous improvement
technical leadership
data analysis
equipment qualification
technical training
Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans
Lead Teams through Continuous Improvement Activities and structured problem solving
Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods
Provide technical leadership
Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner
Develop and provide technical training
Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders
Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers
Resolve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Set up new gauges and perform Gauge maintenance
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
Design and execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Identify training needs and develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team
Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis
Requirements
phd
metrology
doe
fmeas
spc
problem solving
Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing processes
Outstanding skill in Metrology and measurement best practices
Excellent oral and written communications skills
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
Capable of sustaining entire process area
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 or
Preferred to have knowledge of deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals
Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 4 years engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Domestic and International travel as required
Ability to work with minimal supervision
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 or
Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems
Outstanding skill in generating and maintaining FMEAs
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Outstanding skill in applying SPC to control and improve processes
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)
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)
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics
Works with minimal supervision
Benefits
$82,100-$117,000 annually
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
must successfully complete a background check and any required tests.
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
Inclusion & Diversity
Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway