Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA PGT1/D Crew
About the role
Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.
This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and has no direct reports. No travel is required.
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
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following criteria:
- 1 year of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I
- 3 years of First Solar Technical experience
- 10 years of technical experience in a Manufacturing setting
Associate degree in a technical discipline plus one of the following criteria:
- 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I
- 2 years First Solar Technical Experience
- 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0–2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
Skills
- Safety first mindset
- Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line
- Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control
- Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to apply statistical