Technician- Manufacturing Engineer ; C Crew​/AM Shift

Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (C Crew / AM Shift) Job Description

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

Basic Job Functions :

• 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. Will include supporting the operation of pilot‑line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start‑up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Experience & Education :

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  • Associates degree in a technical discipline.
  • 2+ years 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 communications skills in English.
• Able to trouble shoot 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
• Provide training to production associates.
• 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.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.89 - $26.44 Hourly, 6%

US

Physical 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) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above…