Engineer- Wastewater and Recycling I IND
First Solar
Develop and implement recycling and wastewater treatment processes for solar panels.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
India
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
process startup
wastewater recycling
chemical treatment
project management
vendor procurement
material balance
- Work with Corporate Engineering teams, EHS staff, plant manufacturing teams, and development engineering team to successfully develop methods for treatment/disposal of hazardous chemicals/ materials.
- Work with purchasing to establish acceptable contracts and contract terms and conditions for global recycling & water treatment equipment and projects.
- Lead startup/debug of processes in new plant sites and/or process modifications/upgrades at existing & new plant sites.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
- Evaluate, develop, and implement novel approaches to recycle wastewater & waste scrap solar panels (First Solar and other Crystalline Silicon solar panels).
- Project management for chemical processes and/or mechanical systems, including managing scope, schedule, and cost.
- Solicit request for proposals from vendors/contractors and review vendor/contractor submittal packages to ensure project intent and goals are met.
- Assist Engineering Managers to develop capital budgets and coordinate project activities, to ensure that all project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Take lead to troubleshoot chemical process problems and implement corrective actions globally to improve product quality and to reduce the overall plant operating cost.
- Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Conduct chemical plant process material balance studies and develop techniques to improve recovery rates of all precious metals and to reduce Cd emissions in the process plant effluent streams.
- Work with front line operators & technicians to conduct pilot plant test runs to generate data that could be used to develop new waste/ wastewater treatment systems.
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Implementing and documenting detailed plant design modifications in new or existing plants under the company change control process.
- Creating effective communications to foster team building.
- Assist with process detailed engineering design review, and project management of remote recycling & water treatment projects, including some construction oversight.
- Assist senior engineers to develop engineering process design specification package for vendor selection, construction project planning and oversight of recycling & process/ wastewater treatment systems/projects.
- Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
What you bring
autocad
excel
project management
statistical analysis
chemical engineering
safety
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
- May require frequent traveling up to 50% of time.
- Experience in working with chemical plant operators and maintenance technicians, including off-shift hours would be preferred.
- Project management skills to control project schedule & financial budget.
- Strict adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- 1-5 years’ experience in chemical/mechanical process development including product quality improvement, chemical process optimization, transitioning a R&D process into manufacturing. (Candidate with some specific experience in solar module recycling process development will be preferred)
- Fluent computer skills in (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Access, and AutoCAD).
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Industrial equipment erection, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting experience.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- Strong drive to transfer ideas to practical use in chemical process manufacturing environment through all stages of process development including process qualification.
- International travel required including possible short term international assignments (1-3 months).
- High School diploma plus Mechanical/ Electrical Journeymen qualification with 15+ years of industry experience
- Good mechanical aptitude & experience in statistical data analysis and design of experiments.
- Strong mechanical and process control aptitude with hands-on approach to develop new engineering solutions.
- New process plant start-up, process troubleshooting & hazardous material handling experience.
- 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)
- Material handling systems design, piping design and process control design experience.
- Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical.
- 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)
- Strong statistical analysis and chemical process development skills.
- Skills to read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Drawings, detailed engineering design drawings and bill of materials (electrical, mechanical, civil, process controls, etc.).
- Chemical process operations skills with ability to coordinate process engineering activities with night shift operations crew members & multiple vendors/contractors.
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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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