Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

About the role

This position will assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements, and support the operation of pilot-line equipment.

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
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, safety documentation, 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
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• 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
• Perform FAT (Final/Factory Acceptance Test) on MH equipment
• Inventory management with JBT AGV operations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience
• OR Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting

Skills

• Safety first mindset
• Extensive verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Extensive verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills
• Competency in maintaining and repairing one or more of the following process equipment toolsets is strongly preferred: robotics, highly automated material handling (conveyor) systems, accumulation/storage systems and auto guide vehicles (AGV)
• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$26.00 - $32.69 per hour

Schedule

N/A

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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)