Technician- Engineering Maintenance I USA

About the role

Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues. Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Participates in the training/upskilling of production associates and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements
• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions
• Sets up and maintains gauges
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Executes planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data and reports experimental results
• Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Transitions new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation
• Provides training to production associates
• Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Maintains effective communication with other members of the manufacturing team
• Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations
• Completes First Solar EMT 1 training program

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria to qualify:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline
• Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function
• One year First Solar technical experience
• Six months experience as Associate EMT at First Solar and rating of “5” or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories

Skills

• Safety first mindset
• Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills
• 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

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 each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees 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) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $18.89–$26.44 Hourly.

Travel

Travel for initial onboarding training in other FS manufacturing facilities may be required. 0%–5% (on occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Technical Supervisor or the Technical Group Lead. This position will not have direct reports.