Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II ; Crew C​/AM Shift

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 manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Position will have responsibility for Submodule and Laser toolsets.

Education/

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Safety first mindset

Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.

Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.

Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control.

Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.

Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.

Good written and oral communications skills in English.

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 reports to the Group Lead
- Manufacturing Engineering (Submodule).

This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

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…