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Engineer- Equipment I USA

First Solar · Perrysburg, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$63k–$89k
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at First Solar (industrial) in Perrysburg, OH.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
DMAIC
Base pay
$63k–$89k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $80k–$105k. This one lists $63k–$89k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 76 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 75 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay
About 23% below similar roles

Typical $81k–$115k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 47%
  • Lean 47%
  • Tooling 39%
  • Six Sigma 36%
  • Root cause 32%
  • New product launch 32%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 58 lbs

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Education/Experience

  • ✓Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  • ✓Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with
  • ✓3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or
  • ✓6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.
  • ✓The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis
  • ✓3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III, or
  • ✓Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level, or
  • ✓10 or more years’ experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies

  • ✓Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
  • ✓Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
  • ✓Knowledge of Engineering Principals and Practices.
  • ✓Knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
  • ✓Good knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools such as 7 Steps and DMAIC (6Sigma).
  • ✓Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo.

Essential

Responsibilities

  • ◆Arrange, participate and implement PM-Planning.
  • ◆Create and update equipment Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions, equipment specifications, equipment trouble shooting BKM and good manufacturing OPL.
  • ◆Continuously improve spare part availability.
  • ◆Provide training where applicable to Maintenance team.
  • ◆Responsible to monitor long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution.
  • ◆Responsible for interfacing with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned.
  • ◆Job description subject to change at any time

Requirements

  • ✓Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
  • ✓Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
  • ✓Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
  • ✓Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • ✓Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
  • ✓Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
  • ✓Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  • ✓20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
  • ✓May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
  • ✓May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
  • ✓Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • ✓Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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Basic Job Functions

  • •Provide technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manage the engineering aspect of the maintenance process.
  • •Use necessary engineering tools and programs to drive improvements and rate the effectiveness of repair works.
  • •Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) records and other pertinent data that is deemed necessary to do a complete job.
  • •Publish information that has been reviewed, in a report format, on a routine basis.
  • •Work on cross functional teams to improve Throughput.
  • •Streamline and improve PMs to continuously improve the availability of equipment.
  • •Maintain the stock of relevant spare parts.

Reporting Relationships

  • •This position could have direct reports.

Travel

  • •Domestic and international travel as required.

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