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Manufacturing Engineer III -Finishing Job in Perrysburg, Ohio US
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Job Summary

Company
First Solar Inc
Location
Perrysburg, OH
Industries
Government and Military
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Job Reference Code
86330842

Manufacturing Engineer III -Finishing

About the Job

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

Basic Job Functions:

Provide technical leadership within team. Work with Development Engineering to develop robust, manufacturable processes. Implement new processes to meet schedule, leading troubleshooting efforts as needed to meet project requirements. Define requirements, evaluate install and qualify new process equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. Identify and implement continuous improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:


Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 Years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 4 years Engineering and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II, or 5 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 4 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
Provide technical leadership
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering
Excellent Structured Problem-Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Outstanding knowledge of manufacturing processes
Outstanding skill in generating and maintaining FMEAs
Demonstrated proficiency in applying DOE
Outstanding skill in applying SPC to control and improve processes
Outstanding skill with Statistical Data Analysis
Outstanding skill in Metrology and measurement best practices
Develop and provide technical training
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems
Proven experience with fully automated production equipment, to include material handling - Servo motor controls, robotics/handling equipment, PLC's, and precision alignment equipment

Required Skills/Competencies:

Essential Responsibilities:


Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost-efficient manner
Lead Teams through Continuous Improvement Activities and structured problem solving
Capable of sustaining entire process area
Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team
Design and execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results
Leads task forces and communicates status updates to stakeholders
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods
Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers
Resolve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
Identify training needs and develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans
Responsible for data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects
Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
Set up new gauges and perform Gauge maintenance
Works with minimal supervision
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Domestic and International travel as required
Manage critical timelines and schedules while constantly working to improve lead times
Forecast, manage and execute capital equipment budgets.
Manage equipment configuration, Copy Smart and Equipment regulatory compliance.
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time

Reporting Relationships:


This position may have direct reports

Travel:


Domestic and International travel as required

Estimated Salary Range:


$84,200 - $120,000 Annually.

US 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.
 
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