Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (D Crew / PM Shift)

Basic Job Functions

Aid in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identify/implement system improvements contributing to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• Associates degree in 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, able 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 and 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

Reporting Relationships

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

Travel

Estimated Salary Range: 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
• 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
• Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required
• Reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• 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)

Job description subject to change at any time.