Engineer- Manufacturing I IND

Job Description Job Description Control Status: Controlled Document Title: Engineer, Manufacturing I (Integration) Roles & Responsibilities Job Title: Engineer, Manufacturing I (Integration) Reports To: Engineering Manager Integration Description Identifying and implementing opportunities for efficient process engineering utilizing data, modeling and applying Industry4.0/ Advanced analytics concepts for improving Yield, Wattage and process control Education And Experience - Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physics or chemistry with 3+ years of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing setting - Master's Degree with at-least two year of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing settings, or PhD in an engineering or similar technical discipline with at-least 1year of experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred. Required Skills/Competencies General Skills: - Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis working with cross functional technical teams - Understanding of manufacturing engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem solving methods (such as DMAIC) - Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis, DOE and experience using any statistical software (Like Minitab, JMP, SAS, Matlab etc - Experienced with standard data science and machine learning packages - Have good understanding of the machine learning model stack (regression, classification, neural networks, time series) and packages (Scikit learn, Xgboost, Keras, Pytorch, Tensorflow, statsmodels) - Background education in physics, materials science preferred - Background in solar manufacturing is a plus - Excellent oral and written communications skills - Experience in Semiconductor Device Physics is a plus Desired Skills - Ability to work with minimal supervision - Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfer - Lean Manufacturing knowledge Essential Responsibilities General responsibilities: - Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures - Ability to lead discussion with cross-functional departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving - Design statistical experiments and Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive improvements and recommendations to operations of process engineering - Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment - Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates - Analyze data and trends, correlate to metrics and identify data driven solution for detection and alert - Implement production solution for efficient use of metric monitoring and visualization to identify top issues for the day - Implement advanced data models for wattage prediction and label for solar panel utilizing process inputs and outputs - Predictive analysis for optimizing throughput, yield and improve process control - Utilize Industry4.0 elements to improve process and productivity - Develop proof of concepts and scale them up to production levels locally and cross plant Physical Requirements - Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. - Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. - Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. - Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis - Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis. - Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis. - Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis. - 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required. - May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. - May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. - Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. - Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection). - 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.