Engineer- Manufacturing III

Overview

Lead technical manufacturing processes for solar modules, drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• process development
• equipment installation
• data collection
• continuous improvement
• technical training
• process control

Tasks

-Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects -Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team -Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers -Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis -Resolve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems -Lead Teams through Continuous Improvement Activities and structured problem solving -Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment -Design and execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results -Develop and provide technical training -Set up new gauges and perform Gauge maintenance -Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods -Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers -Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans -Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance -May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis -Will climb stairs on an occasional basis -Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner -Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders -Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis -Provide technical leadership -Identify training needs and develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates -Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards -Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift

Requirements

• bachelors
• phd
• dmaic
• spc
• doe
• fmea

What You Bring

-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 -Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC) -Preferred to have knowledge of deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals -20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required -Outstanding skill in applying SPC to control and improve processes -Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems -PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting -Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics -Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis -May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis -Outstanding skill in Metrology and measurement best practices -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) -Domestic and International travel as required -Capable of sustaining entire process area -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 -Works 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 -Excellent oral and written communications skills -Outstanding skill in generating and maintaining FMEAs -Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE -Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering -Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures -Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing processes -Ability to work with minimal supervision -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)

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Benefits

-$82,100-$117,000 annually

About First Solar

-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.

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Security Clearance

-candidates must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests.