First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. We're changing the world. Let us start with yours! The Manufacturing Engineer will install and qualify new process equipment as well as troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool-down issues, yield, quality issues, and identifying actions to prevent repeat issues. Identifying and/or implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Manufacturing Engineer 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 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 Job description subject to change at any time Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications Education/Experience: Associate degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with either 3 years of First Solar technical experience, or at least 6 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. Manufacturing Engineer Required Skills/Competencies: 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. Manufacturing Engineer Desired Skills: 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. Reporting Relationships: This position could have direct reports Travel: Domestic and international travel as required Estimated Salary Range: Estimated Salary Range $63,000-$75,000 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 gla