First Solar Recruitments Engineer- Associate Manufacturing Job in Tamil Nadu, India

Entry-level manufacturing engineer with a focus on Lasers where a successful candidate will be required to 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. This position directly supports a manufacturing site; the successful candidate will be assigned to a manufacturing schedule of 6:00PM – 6:10AM. This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other weekend.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:-

Maintain and continuously improve the equipment for multiple laser processes
Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems while on shift
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

Education and Experience:-

Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with 3 years of First Solar technical experience
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred

Required Skills:-

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
General Electrical / Electronics
General Mechanical

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.
SQL and JMP Scripting
Previous laser experience

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)

Location:-

Tamil Nadu, India.

Company Overview:-

First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company’s goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles. We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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