Job Description

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.

Required Skills

• Process or equipment engineering experience in the areas of thin-film deposition processes (Magnetron Sputtering, CVD, evaporation) OR thermal processing in semiconductor/ glass industry (continuous or batch ovens) is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC and Controls
• Demonstrated knowledgement of Vision system knowledge
• Demonstrated Proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrated Proficiency 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, 5-Why, fishbone)
• 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

Education and Experience:

• Engineering degree in a technical discipline with 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of General Electronics
• Knowledge in General Mechanical Systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with applying Robust Engineering principles to develop and implementing processes

Essential Functions & 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 Jr. 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 and 5S
• Domestic and International travel as required

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)