Test Technician II; Crew C - Day Shift

Position: Test Technician II (Crew C - Day Shift)
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic

Job Functions:

* Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and testing in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes. Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development. Develop expertise and train other associates from new hires, plant expansions and satellite plants while working with other technicians in Perrysburg.

Education/

Experience:

* Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR

* Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment OR

* High School Diploma with minimum 5 years working experience in a manufacturing, lab, or quality environment OR 3 years at First Solar as a Test Technician I

* Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.

Required Skills/

Competencies:

* Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.

* Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.

* Ability to operate a fork lift required.

* Must have good glass handling skills.

* Must possess good communication skills.

* Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.

* Must be motivated to work independently.

* Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.

* Must be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area at all times.

* Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was ran properly.

* Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.

* Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.

* Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.

* Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.

* Ability to load more complicated test setups and assist in developing new testing setups.

* Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning on a PM schedule.

* Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.

* Proven communications skills and attention to detail.

* Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).

* Good team player.

* Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger).

* Possess basic knowledge of JMP and SQL application.

* Leadership skill is an added advantage.

* Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Responsible to perform baseline and post test measurement for all standard Reliability tests.

* Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.

* Responsible to process warranty returns.

* Perform data entry for Reliability testing.

* Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.

* Responsible to communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.

* Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.

* Able to work independently with less supervision.

* Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

* Responsible to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor.

* Responsible for providing guidance to an employee when a supervisor is not available.

* Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or an action plan.

* Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures

* Responsible to identify and retrieve weekly PRM or ETA modules for reliability testing per schedule.

* Perform calibration and ensure that simulators are in good condition to test products.

* Responsible to train new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.

* Responsible to lead testing and other technicians in a specific area to ensure assignment completion and accuracy.

* Responsible to perform audits of testing and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.

* Responsible for working with other departments to ensure modules are delivered and removed from lab as needed.

* Coordinate and perform testing for customer audits.

* Responsible for performing 5S Tasks, Audits and Compliance work.

* Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.

* Identify durability/stability defects and issues and start failure analysis procedures and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 2 failure analysis and troubleshooting).

* Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers

* Ensure hazardous waste…