Engineer- Manufacturing I (1st Shift M-F)

Manufacturing Engineer

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. The Manufacturing Engineer will install and qualify new process equipment as well as troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool-down issues, yield, quality issues, and identifying actions to prevent repeat issues. Identifying and / or implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Basic Job Functions :

• Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Install and qualify new equipment
• Maintain gauges
• Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
• Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvement
• Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and develop and enforce standard operating procedures
• Develop and maintain process control plans
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description subject to change at any time

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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. 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.