Engineer- Manufacturing II VNM

Description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
Install and qualify new process 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.
Experience:
Industrial experience in the broad fields of Vacuum, Thermal, Laser, Wet and/or Automation is desirable.
Knowledge and trouble-shooting experience with robots, material handling systems is a plus.
Prior experience working in Multinational Corporations with Tool Matching and Copy Exact methodology has added advantage.
Education:
Technical Disciplines / Degree in one of the following fields - Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials Science or Applied Physics.
Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years experience as First Solar Manufacturing Enigneer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years experience as First Solar Manufacturing Enigneer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
Required Skills/Competencies:
Demonstrated Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis
Excellent problem solving skills
Demonstrated Proficiency in Metrology and measurement best practices
Demonstrated Proficiency in writing complete manufacturing documentation
Understands and can apply Design of Experiments
Demonstrated Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control)
Structured Problem Solving Method (such as DMAIC)
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
Demonstrated proficiency in generating and maintaining FMEAs
Demonstrated capability to train operators, technicians, and new engineers
Ability to work autonomously to achieve goals
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Knowledge of General Electronics
Knowledge in General Mechanical Systems
Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering principles to develop and implementing processes
Business fluency in English and Vietnamese Language, spoken and written
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop, continuously improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes to achieve the highest product performance in a cost efficient manner
Inject manufacturing requirements to new process development by working with development team
Design and execute experiments to establish manufacturing process window
Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment
Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
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
Develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods
Provide mentorship to Junior engineers and Technicians
Develop Process Control Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans
Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures
Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance
Works with minimal supervision
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time
Reporting Relationships:
This position may have Technicians as direct report
Travel:
Domestic and International travel as required
Physical Requirements:
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to entire duration of a shift
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will exert up to 23Kg of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
Will lift, push or pull up to 13Kg 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, 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 and 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.