Engineer- Manufacturing II Manufacturing Solution Development
Company: First Solar
Location: Perrysburg
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
_First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most
applicable to your experience and skillset._
Basic Job Functions:
Provide technical expertise within Solar Cell Device Integration
team, across different manufacturing sites. Work with cross
functional team of Development Engineering/ Reliability
Engineering/ Manufacturing to explore/implement process/material
improvement to increase device performance such as
efficiency/wattage.
Education/Experience:
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
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years technical
experience in a manufacturing setting or
Master's Degree, or PhD in an engineering or similar technical
discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience
in combination with a degree is preferred.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Excellent oral and communication skills.
Proficiency in Data Analysis using any statistical software such as
JMP, MiniTab
Proficiency in applying DOE
Experience in Semiconductor Device Physics or Material Science or
Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related background
Experience in Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Understanding of Thin film Metrology methodologies
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Desired Skills
Understanding of High-Volume Manufacturing processes
Prior experience with dirrent thin film processing preferred
Understanding of SPC to control and improve processes
Understanding of manufacturing engineering systems (FMEA, SPC)
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible to develop methods to improve solar module efficiency
at High Volume Manufacturing setting to reduce $/Watt
Able to work with cross functional team of Development
/Reliability/Material Analysis/Manufacturing Engineering team
Design and execute planned DOEs, collect and analyze data and
report experimental results
Apply device understanding or data analytics and identify wattage
improvement opportunities
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 and maintain process control plans and OCAPS
Works with minimal supervision
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Domestic and International travel as required
Reporting Relationships:
This position may have direct reports.
Travel:
Domestic and International travel as required
Estimated Salary Range:
$73,300-$104,500 annually
US Physical Requirements:
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire
duration of a shift
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects
on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is
required
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent
basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
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)
_Potential candidates will meet the education and experience
requirements provided on the above job description and excel in
completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All
candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully
complete a background check band any other tests that may be
required._
_Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a
diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to
recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran
status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We
recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the
success of our company._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $109,000.00 - $114,000.00 per year
Keywords: First Solar, Toledo , Engineer- Manufacturing II Manufacturing Solution Development, Engineering , Perrysburg, Ohio
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