Engineer- Manufacturing Technology Scaling Principal USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - Lead scale-up and qualification of new processes and equipment from R&D to Pilot and 24x7 High-Volume Manufacturing working cross-functionally with Development Engineering, Integrated Supply-Chain, Environmental-Health-Safety and Quality & Reliability. - 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. - Equipment and Process troubleshooting to meet and improve Safety, Throughput, Yield and Performance benchmarks. - Use structured problem-solving (e.g., DMAIC, 8D) and statistical methods (DOE, SPC) to identify, test, and implement continuous improvements. - Leverage tools like SQL, Python, JMP, Power-BI to define, develop and set-up visualization and systems for process control and excursion prevention. Education/Experience: - Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering Discipline or Physical Science Field or equivalent. - >8 years process engineering and/or R&D experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience should be in the broad field ofSemiconductor or PV or Battery Manufacturing or Technology Development in areas of Thin-Film Deposition (Magnetron Sputtering, CVD, ALD, evaporation) OR Thermal processing (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 required. - Fluent with statistical analysis methods and tools and structured problem solving; Adept at analyzing big data-sets using tools like JMP, SAS or Minitab and Analytical AI solutions for manufacturing problems. - Experience in Photovoltaics Manufacturing Flow or Technology Development experience in the broad fields of Thin Film Vacuum Deposition, Glass Thermo-Mechanical Processing, Module Packaging and Structural Development, Semiconductor Processes, Electrical Device Integration. - Good familiarity with Materials Analysis methods like optical and x-ray spectroscopy, microscopy and electrical characterization 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: Lead teams through technical problem solving or project planning towards program milestone deliverables. Ability to influence cross-functionally for making decisions. Experience in large area vacuum thin film deposition with desired experience related to ALD, precursor chemistries, precursor handling and abatement or other vacuum deposition techniques, includingSputtering, evaporation, CVD. Proficient with demonstrable experience in Process Maps, Process Documentation including Control Plans, Statistical Process Controls, FMEAs; Use these systems to author technical white papers, define test priorities for risk reduction and present in stage-gate reviews. Specifying New Equipment for Manufacturing, and Vendor engagement through Design, Build and Qualification. Experienced in technology development concepts like Robust Engineering, Design of Experiments and Design for Manufacturability. Demonstrated Hands-On experience in Equipment and Process troubleshooting; excellent in structured methods for problem solving in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and ability to develop and deliver technical training and