First Solar · 22 hours ago
Engineer- Manufacturing I USA
New Iberia, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the solar energy sector, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to install and qualify new process equipment while troubleshooting production issues. The role involves improving manufacturing processes, maintaining equipment, and training associates.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
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 improvement
Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, and develop and enforce standard operating procedures
Develop and maintain process control plans
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
Good problem-solving skills
Understands metrology and measurement best practices
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to write manufacturing documentation
Preferred
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
Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred
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
Previous experience in one or more of the following process areas: Vacuum Deposition/ Thermal/ Laser/ Wetline/ Automation/ Adhesive/ Welding/ Material Handling/ Robotics/ Vision Systems/ PLC Programming among others
Benefits
8% bonus
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
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