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Aug 07, 2008

Process Engineer, Diffusion and Heat Treat, First Solar, Inc.

Summary:

 

Identify and trouble shoot to root cause the sources of variation in end of line product performance.

 

 

Accountabilities:
  • Lead troubleshooting teams to identify root cause of end of line performance variation to the equipment level in a timely manner
  • Support trouble shooting teams at satellite plants to reduce variation in product performance
  • Troubleshoot cause of product performance differences between plants
  • Design and execute engineering tests to identify causes of performance variation. Analyze and clearly communicate results of engineering tests
  • Coordinate and interpret failure analysis measurements
  • Collaborate with failure analysis, equipment design and controls engineering to develop and implement key process output measurements
  • Define process specifications
  • Define and implement process control systems including SPC
  • Support new line start ups by providing training and troubleshooting expertise
Education:
  • BS in an Engineering of Science discipline.
Required Skills:
  • MS Office
  • MS Access
  • Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting to root cause yield or product performance variation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in diffusion or heat treatment processes
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Design of Experiments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead troubleshooting teams
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Ability to interface with process development and manufacturing engineering to determine root cause and corrective actions.
  • Understanding of and ability to interpret the results from analytical techniques such as SEM and various compositional analysis measurements
  • Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis
  • Understanding of semiconductor device physics
  • Methodical / Disciplined approach to problem solving
  • International travel up to 30%
Desired Skills:
  • Advanced degree in engineering or applied sciences
  • Data mining software
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or other problem solving methodology
  • Experience interfacing with personnel outside US
Key WordsDiffusion, Heat Treat, Heat Treatment, Oven, Process Engineer, Solar, Photovoltaics, Root Cause, Trouble Shooting, Statistical Analysis

Company name: First Solar, Inc. · Location: Perrysburg, OH, · Job ID: # 451