Technician- Manufacturing Engineer ; PGT​/B Crew

Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (PGT2/B Crew)

Perrysburg, OH, United States

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 and must meet one of the following criteria:
• Associates degree in a 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.

• Solving day‑to‑day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifying and implementing yield and product performance improvements.
• Developing methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Setting up and maintaining gauges.
• Ensuring all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Responding to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Executing planned process experiments, collecting, analyzing data, and reporting experimental results.
• Collecting data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Providing training to production associates.
• Developing and updating internal documentation, including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interfacing with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Developing a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintaining effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non‑conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhering to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensuring waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensuring hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensuring 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 Lead‑Technical Group.
• This position will not have direct reports.

$18.89‑$26.44/hour

• 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 job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.