Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II

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

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.
  
  Primary initial responsibilities will focus on material handling and JBT AGV operations throughout the entire facility.
• Guide production associate to upskilling MH Equipment and Process
• Perform, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

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 technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Safety first mindset.
• Extensive verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Extensive verifiable hands‑on troubleshooting/repair skills.
• Competency in maintaining and repairing one or more of the following process equipment toolsets is strongly preferred: robotics, highly automated material handling (conveyor) systems, accumulation/storage systems and auto guide vehicles (AGV).
• Data acquisition and presentation of data in report form.
• Advanced computer skills with MS product + vendor software.
• Self‑directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to deal with administrative, as well as technical tasks.
• Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by (identifying and/or contributing to improvements in specific processes, systems, or workflows).
• Exhibits a learning mindset by (seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, develop skills, and stay current in relevant areas).
• Leverages technology, including AI and automation tools, to (enhance efficiency, decision‑making, analysis, or operational outcomes as applicable to the role).
• Shows curiosity and adaptability by (responding to change, adopting new tools/processes, or supporting innovation initiatives).

Essential Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• 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
• 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…