Test Technician ; 1st shift M-F

Position: Test Technician I (1st shift M-F)
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 test 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.

Education/

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR

* Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR

* High School Diploma with a minimum of 3 years' working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.

* High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in First Solar lab environment as a contractor.

* 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 forklift 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 abilities when a test or equipment faults.

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

* Must always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.

* 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 loggers).

* 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.

Essential Responsibilities:

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

* Responsible for safely loading and operating all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.

* Responsible for processing warranty returns.

* Perform data entry for Reliability testing.

* Responsible for ensuring that all the tests and measurements are complete by the schedule.

* Responsible for communicating immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.

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

* Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

* Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.

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

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

* Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).

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

* Other duties as assigned.

* Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

* Reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations.

Travel:

* 0-5% travel required.

Estimated Salary Range:

* 6%, $18.89-$26.44

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…