Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (PGT3/B Crew)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of systems.
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day manufacturing issues.
• Identify and implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
• Solve 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 run on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms and bring 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 to complete assigned projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• 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 designated containers and hazardous waste containers remain closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One of the following to qualify:
  • Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
  • One year First Solar technical experience.
  • Six months’ experience as a Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Skills

• Safety‑first mindset.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Self‑directed with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to handle both administrative and technical tasks.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $18.89‑$26.44 per hour

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps frequently.
• Will lift up to 58 lb occasionally and up to 37 lb frequently.
• Will push or pull up to 50 lb occasionally and up to 37 lb frequently.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green.
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, cut‑resistant gloves, jackets, aprons/arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, respirators, etc.).