Engineer- Manufacturing Principal USA

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions :

Lead process or equipment improvement under the oversight of respective Area Manager or Sr. Managers to meet Manufacturing P90 metrics. Manage and lead group of Material Handling and Automation engineers and / or technicians either directly or through the course of a project / assignment. Work with stakeholders like Process Engineering, Integration Engineering, Replication Engineering. Global Supply Chain or Quality & Reliability to resolve technical problems and develop robust manufacturing processes. Initiate and lead complex equipment or process changes following CMS stage-gate process and work with Global Alignment Team counterparts to successfully replicate the changes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to drive efficiency, safety, and innovation across production lines.

Education / Experience :

8 years process engineering and / or R&D experience in a manufacturing environment; will usually have a broad engineering and technology background.

• Fluent with statistical analysis methods and tools and structured problem solving; Adept at analyzing big datasets using tools like JMP or Minitab
• Experience in Photovoltaics Manufacturing Flow or Technology Development & Sustaining experience in the broad fields of Glass Therm-Mechanical Processing, Module Packaging and Structural Development, Semiconductor Processes, Electrical Device Integration, Automation / Robotics / AGV-AMR & Material Handling
• Good familiarity with Automation Equipment Design, Equipment Start-up, PM's, Data Analysis to be able to leverage the same in troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small technical teams including goal setting and performance management
• Bachelors / Masters / PhD Degree in Engineering Discipline or Physical Science Field or equivalent.

Required Skills / Competencies :

Essential Responsibilities :

Reporting Relationships :

Travel :

Estimated Salary Range :

US Physical Requirements :

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.