Test Technician ; 1st shift M-F

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations.

• 0-5% travel required.

• 6%, $18.89-$26.44

• 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…