Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (B Crew)
Basic Job Functions
Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of 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:
- Achieves an Associates degree in a technical discipline.
- Has two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
- Has one year First Solar technical experience.
- Has 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.
- 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.
- Collections 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 non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
- 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.
Estimated Salary Range
$18.89-$26.44 Hourly.
US Physical Requirements
- Sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
- Climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
- Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
- Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
- Push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Manager- Manufacturing Engineering. This position will not have direct reports.
Travel
No travel is required.
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 are a driving force in the success of our company.