Engineer- Manufacturing
Job in
Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, 29340, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
FIRST SOLAR INC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic
Job Functions:
Install and qualify new processing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
Education/
Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
* 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.
* 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.
* 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. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred.
Required Skills/
Competencies:
* Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Understands metrology and measurement best practices.
* Good oral and written communications skills.
* Ability to write manufacturing documentation.
* 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.
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 improvements.
* Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures.
* Develop and maintain process control plans.
* Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
* Domestic and International travel as required.
Reporting Relationships:
* Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Finishing
* May have direct Reports
Travel:
* 10% - 20%
* International travel may be required.
* If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for trainin
Estimated Salary Range:
* $68,800 - $98,000, Annually
US
Physical Requirements:
* Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
* Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
* Will lift up to 58 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 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
* Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
* Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
* 20/40 vision in both eyes (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…
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