Manufacturing Engineering Submodule Intern (Spring 2024)
Company: First Solar
Location: Perrysburg
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Basic Job Functions:
Leading the world's sustainable energy future, First Solar interns
work around the globe/country in research and development,
marketing, project development, information technology,
engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First
Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world
experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions
and develop new skills to further advance your skillset.
First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages
innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart
risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning
personal accountability for contributing to our mission.
Education/Experience:
Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelors, Master's or PhD program
who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.
Bachelors or Masters majoring in one of the following: Materials
Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical
Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
First Solar encourages all interns to register with their
University.
Demonstrate experience of working in teams.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Knowledge of MS-Office suite and some programming skills is
necessary. Classes or experience in Engineering Statistics and
Design of Experiments. Exposure to statistical software like SAS or
JMP, Minitab, SPSS is desirable.
Prior experience of operating and maintaining various Laser test
bench systems for thin-films (Lab/ Industry) is a plus.
High prefer individuals with general electro mechanical and/or
industrial chemical handling competency.
Essential Responsibilities:
Train under First Solar Manufacturing Engineering team in
Sustaining Thin Film Laser processes & Wet chemistry processes like
cell definition, metrology and module isolation, doping, etching,
coating application, etc. The intern shall complete a
process-control/ data mining project in the area assigned and will
be capable of supporting on-call engineer duties at the end of the
internship.
Learn & understand concept of Key Process Indices. Review KPO
metrics within functional area Global Alignment Teams. Determine
how metrics change as a function of process variables.
Understand functions of optical metrology. Execute calibration
and/or Gage R&R on at least one metrology equipment.
Determine relationship between process KPOs and module performance
metrics. Complete data mining exercises on large data sets and
leverage JMP and SAS towards this.
Review existing JMP scripts. Look for opportunities to enhance
robustness and functionality of scripts.
Learn and understand concept of FMEA. Review current FMEA and
recommend updates based on identified risks.
Review and understand control plans, SPC charts and other
documentation. Perform at least one process audit of an oven
process.
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to
present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership
team.
Reporting Relationships:
Will be reporting to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
No direct reports
Travel:
Travel between the First Solar Manufacturing Campus in Perrysburg
Only.
Estimated Salary Range:
$18 - $24/Hour
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 up to 51 pounds on a seldom basis, according to work
instruction.
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force 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) and the
ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green 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 and 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.
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