Engineer- Operations I IND

Role purpose

Experience and education

• The posting states 10 to 5 years of process engineering and/or R&D experience in manufacturing; this range is internally inconsistent.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline or physical science field, or equivalent, is required.
• A broad engineering and technology background is expected.
• Fluency with statistical analysis methods and tools is required.
• Familiarity with analytical methods using scientific instruments is required.
• Glass, photovoltaic, and thin-film deposition experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Leadership skills in small local teams; manufacturing process and engineering practice knowledge.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 standards, SPC tools, design of experiments, Six Sigma, and FMEA.
• Quality, technical problem-solving, data analysis, data collection, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and statistical software.

Process engineering and operations

• Develop, continually improve, and document robust solar module manufacturing processes.
• Investigate process issues, evaluate equipment, review experiment proposals and results, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate research support, cross-functional decisions, local project teams, and cross-shift initiatives.
• Improve productivity, machine availability and utilization, safety, quality, and yield; eliminate downtime constraints.
• Review process-change work instructions and support manufacturing training, including coaching Operations Supervisors.
• Manage offline operations and teams, champion cross-plant alignment, and coordinate productivity scheduling.

Physical requirements and travel

• The role involves periodically sitting and standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, climbing stairs and equipment, reaching, and using hands to handle objects.
• May require kneeling, bending, talking, and hearing; specific vision abilities are required.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.