Engineer- Manufacturing III USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Provide technical and coordination leadership within each project team to meet objectives. Work with Development and Sustaining Engineering to develop robust manufacturing processes through continuous improvement, process changes/upgrades, and new systems. Drive equipment projects to meet objectives, schedule, and budget. Equipment design efforts include definition of system requirements/specifications, providing input into system design, and evaluating equipment solution proposals. Interact and have oversight of vendors from project start through delivery of systems to production hand off that meets project and plant objectives. Collaborate with global team to replicate projects into and from multinational locations. Identify, design, and implement continuous improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Experience in project management and knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems is highly desired for this position. Coordinate with OEMs and internal program managers to synchronize equipment project schedules, provide OEMs guidance on mechanical, electrical and control systems to ensure equipment meets First Solar specification and maintain/ update project risk registers and develop/ execute risk burn-down plans.

Education/Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation
• MS Technical/Engineering area preferred.
• At least 5 years of mechanical systems design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated success in new Equipment/Process and product development.
• Project management experience, including projects containing several engineering disciplines.
• Full life-cycle experience of process tools design (concept, prototype, launch, production qualification and release)
• Experienced in managing OEM equipment and parts suppliers.
• Preferred experience in developing/designing Electro/Mechanical/Robotic/Vision automation systems.
• Preferred experience with thermal, APCVD/PVD/thin film deposition systems, vacuum systems, glass processing, and/or laser systems
• Well-developed technical skills and ability to learn and master new engineering fields.
• Preferred understanding of manufacturing control systems such as SPC, Six Sigma, FMEAs, etc.
• Knowledge of Statistical software for data analysis such as JMP preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills, knowledge of structured Problem-Solving Methods (such as DMAIC)
• Demonstrates Proficiency in writing manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrates capability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, articulate and experienced communicator with international teams.
• Experience in managing OEM equipment and parts suppliers.
• Demonstrated Ability to Project Manage, coordinate resources, organize and plan to meet deadlines.
• Experience with fully automated production equipment.
• AutoCAD for Plant Layouts, Solid-Works/ Inventor basic skills
• Demonstrated high mechanical aptitude. Automation application knowledge a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains effective communications levels and collaborates within the organization.
• Designs, develops, and oversees fabrication and assembly of parts and equipment.
• Interfaces and manage vendor resources to provide a development plan and enable timely implementation of the project goals.
• Works alongside other engineering and process development groups to enable prominent solar device manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluations and Selections of Technical solutions.
• Participates in the development and integration efforts of diverse tool platforms involving various process methods from concept phase to production release.
• Manages projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Use structured problem-solving methods (such as DMAIC) through the course of projects.
• Improves process capability and reduce variation by identifying significant process / product parameters and determine methods for process control or develop robust processes.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Director or Manager, Semiconductor
• This position may have direct reports.

Travel:

• Domestic and International travel as required up to 35% annually with varied durations.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $82,100 - $117,000

US Physical Requirements:

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.