Engineer- Manufacturing II (Deposition)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Basic Job Functions
Install and qualify new process equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
Education/Experience
Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
Required Skills/Competencies
Required Skills
Demonstrated Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis
Excellent problem-solving skills
Demonstrated Proficiency Metrology and measurement best practices
Demonstrated Proficiency in writing complete manufacturing documentation
Understands and can apply Design of Experiments
Demonstrated Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control)
Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
Demonstrated proficiency in generating and maintaining FMEAs
Demonstrated capability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers
Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Preferred to have knowledge on deposition principles and vacuum fundamentals.
Desired Skills
Knowledge of General Electronics
Knowledge in General Mechanical Systems
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering principles to develop and implementing processes
Essential Responsibilities
Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner
Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team
Design and execute experiments to establish manufacturing process window
Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment
Design and execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results
Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects
Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
Set up new gauges and perform Gauge maintenance
Develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods
Provide mentorship to Jr. engineers and Technicians
Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans
Works with minimal supervision
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Domestic and International travel as required
Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures
Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Other duties as assigned
Reporting Relationships
Job description subject to change at any time
Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Deposition
This position may have direct reports
Travel
Domestic and International travel as required
Estimated Salary Range
$73,300 - $85,000 Salary
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)
Office Physical Requirements
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
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.
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