Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I Deposition (D Crew)

Basic Job Functions

Affords assistance in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies and/or implements system improvements contributing to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Experience & Education

• 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 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.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Safety first mindset.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Able to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Comprehension of vacuum technology fundamentals.
• Understanding of deposition principles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposes of 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Manager- Manufacturing Engineering. This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

No travel is required.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Lifts, pushes or pulls up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Uses hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• Has 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• May wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• May wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential Candidates

All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.