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. 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.