Engineer- Manufacturing 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*.*Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Education/Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: - 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, Master's Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred. - 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. Required Skills/Competencies: - Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis - Good problem solving skills - Understands metrology and measurement best practices - Good oral and written communications skills. - Ability to write manufacturing documentation - Understands and can apply DOE - Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) - Understands and can apply structured problem solving (such as DMAIC) - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - General Electrical / Electronics - General Mechanical Essential Responsibilities: - 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 improvements - Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures - Develop and maintain process control plans - Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards - Domestic and International travel as required - Prior experience in the areas of thin-film deposition processes (Magnetron Sputtering, CVD, evaporation) OR thermal processing in semiconductor or glass industry (continuous or batch ovens) is highly desirable. Reporting Relationships: - Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Deposition Travel: - 0-5% Estimated Salary Range: - $68,800-$98,000 US Physical Requirements: Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand or walk shor