Engineer- Manufacturing II USA - First Solar Inc
Perrysburg, OH
About the Job
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
Primary accountability of the Process Integration Engineer is to sustain the product performance for key manufacturing metrics (Yield, Module Efficiency, Reliability and Durability, Cost), and transfer new technology from pilot line to satellite sites.
Education/Experience:
Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years Technical experience in desired areas
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years Technical experience in desired areas or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in desired areas or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in desired areas
Desired Areas - One or more of following: Process Development, Integration, Process Engineering, Manufacturing System, Product and Yield engineering
Required Skills/Competencies:
Background in Semiconductor, PV or electronic process technology, characterization and device physics
Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfer is desired
Experience leading cross functional technical teams to solve problems and implement new processes and products
Prior experience with thin film deposition, thermal and wet processing preferred
Understanding of manufacturing engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem solving methods (such as DMAIC)
Understanding and ability to apply process characterization and robust engineering principles
Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis
Project management experience preferred
Experience using statistical software (JMP preferred)
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Essential Responsibilities:
Participate/lead in technology start-up, transfer, and ramp activities from development site to meet yield, reliability, cost, and device performance goals
Design statistical experiments and analyze results to characterize key process metrics and optimize process modules
Take leadership role to establish relationships between departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving
Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment
Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive improvements and recommendations to operations of process engineering
Understanding of and ability to interpret the results from physical and electrical failure analytical techniques and various compositional analysis measurements
Ability to identify and implement creative solutions
Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures
Responsible for all equipment within the stated area which includes configuration control, maintenance documents, and training
Will lead vendor discussions as needed for improvement projects, and issue resolution
May have a small team of technicians reporting directly to this position
Reporting Relationships:
This position will not have direct reports.
Travel:
0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
Estimated Salary Range:
Estimated Salary Range: $73,300 - $104,500/Annually
US Physical Requirements:
Hybrid Physical Requirements:
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire d
Basic Job Functions:
Primary accountability of the Process Integration Engineer is to sustain the product performance for key manufacturing metrics (Yield, Module Efficiency, Reliability and Durability, Cost), and transfer new technology from pilot line to satellite sites.
Education/Experience:
Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years Technical experience in desired areas
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years Technical experience in desired areas or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in desired areas or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in desired areas
Desired Areas - One or more of following: Process Development, Integration, Process Engineering, Manufacturing System, Product and Yield engineering
Required Skills/Competencies:
Background in Semiconductor, PV or electronic process technology, characterization and device physics
Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfer is desired
Experience leading cross functional technical teams to solve problems and implement new processes and products
Prior experience with thin film deposition, thermal and wet processing preferred
Understanding of manufacturing engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem solving methods (such as DMAIC)
Understanding and ability to apply process characterization and robust engineering principles
Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis
Project management experience preferred
Experience using statistical software (JMP preferred)
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Essential Responsibilities:
Participate/lead in technology start-up, transfer, and ramp activities from development site to meet yield, reliability, cost, and device performance goals
Design statistical experiments and analyze results to characterize key process metrics and optimize process modules
Take leadership role to establish relationships between departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving
Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment
Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive improvements and recommendations to operations of process engineering
Understanding of and ability to interpret the results from physical and electrical failure analytical techniques and various compositional analysis measurements
Ability to identify and implement creative solutions
Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures
Responsible for all equipment within the stated area which includes configuration control, maintenance documents, and training
Will lead vendor discussions as needed for improvement projects, and issue resolution
May have a small team of technicians reporting directly to this position
Reporting Relationships:
This position will not have direct reports.
Travel:
0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
Estimated Salary Range:
Estimated Salary Range: $73,300 - $104,500/Annually
US Physical Requirements:
Hybrid Physical Requirements:
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire d
Source : First Solar Inc
