Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA (A Crew/AM Shift)

About the role

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identify and/or implement system contributions to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues
• Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals
• 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
• Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process
• Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation
• 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
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Dispose 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Candidates must meet one of the following:
  • Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline
  • Two or more years’ 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
• Physical Requirements:
  • Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
  • Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis
  • Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction
  • Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
  • Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
  • 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required
  • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
  • May 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) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Skills

• 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
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.44, Hourly US