Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II ; Nights

Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify, and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in technical discipline.
• 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
• One year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months’ experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

• Safety first mindset.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Self‑directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.

• Solve day‑to‑day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data, and report experimental results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non‑conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• This position reports to the Engineer‑Manufacturing.
• This position will not have direct reports.

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$18.56 - $25.98

• 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.