Engineer- Manufacturing Technology Scaling I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. **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. - Structured Problem solving for throughput, yield, equipment and process challenges; Plan and Execute engineering experiments in a pilot manufacturing environment. **Education/Experience:** - Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with - 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or - 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting. - Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 2 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as Associate Development Engineer or Shift Manufacturing Engineer at First Solar. - Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 2 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as Associate Development Engineer or Shift Manufacturing Engineer at First Solar. - Ph.D. in engineering discipline or similar technical discipline. - The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis. - 3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III or - Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level or - 10 or more years’ experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred. - Prior experience in a Semiconductor or PV R&D or Mfg Setting in one or more of the following areas Thin-Film Deposition (Magnetron Sputtering, CVD, evaporation) OR Thermal processing in semiconductor or glass industry (continuous or batch ovens) OR Wet Coatings (Slot-Die, Ink-Jet, Roller or Blade Coating), Automation (Robots and AGV Material Handling) OR Laser Processing (Scribing, Cleaning, Marking) OR Process/ Device Integration (Semiconductor or PV R&D or Mfg Setting) is desirable. **Required Skills/Competencies:** - Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis; understands and can execute SPC concepts. - Structured problem solving (DMAIC, 8D, DOE). - Understands metrology and measurement best practices. - Good oral and written communications skills. Ability to write manufacturing documentation. **Essential Responsibilities:** - Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems - Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards - Install and Qualify new equipment; Maintain measurement systems and 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 cross functionally – Operations, EHS, Development, Controls. - Develop and provide training for technicians, and production associates. - Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. - Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures. - Develop and maintain process control plans. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. **Reporting Relationships:** - This position reports to the Manager or Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Technology Scaling. **Travel:** - Domestic and international travel as re…