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Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (PGT1/ B Crew) USA

First Solar · Ohio, United States · 1 mo ago
Engineering$23–$26.44/hrFull-time

Basic Job Functions

Aid in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identify/implement system improvements.

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Must meet one of the following criteria:
    • Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.
    • 2+ years of machine/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 troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
  • Able to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
  • Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
  • Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
  • Set up and maintain gauges.
  • Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
  • Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
  • Execute planned process experiments, collect, and analyze data and report experimental results.
  • Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
  • Provide training to production associates.
  • Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
  • Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
  • Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
  • Provide training to production associates.
  • Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
  • Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

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

Travel

0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Potential Candidates

All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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