Technician- Quality II USA (Crew C)

About the role

First Solar reserves the right to offer a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This position reports to the Plant Quality Engineer and does not have direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections and audits throughout production (incoming, in-process, and finished goods) to assess and report on product and process adherence to First Solar specifications and standards.
• Provide guidance and training on specifications and standards as the Quality Representative to Production and Engineering.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete day-to-day duties under minimal supervision.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished material; analyze data for trends and discrepancies; and disseminate reports efficiently to facilitate timely decisions by Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes and equipment against core documentation (PFD, PFMEA, CP, WI) and report discrepancies.
• Handle multiple tasks with appropriate prioritization to complete all requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Execute quality management systems and record keeping per First Solar policy and ISO standards.
• Interface with other departments, suppliers, customers, and third-party representatives as required.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of postsecondary studies, associate degree, or professional certification required (technical field preferred) — or seven years of related quality experience.
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• ASQ certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
• Five years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Five years' experience within an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality system desired.

Physical requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day; climb stairs frequently; lift up to 58 lbs occasionally and 37 lbs frequently; push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally and 37 lbs frequently; use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently; have 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction), distinguish red/yellow/green, and have peripheral vision >70 degrees; reach above shoulder and below waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; comply with all safety standards; and wear required PPE (steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons/arm guards, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respirators) — requires little or no facial hair.

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand, measure, and monitor various process and product variables.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report data from varied sources.
• Ability to define and effectively communicate observations and problems verbally and in writing.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, yet able to actively participate in and support multi-functional teams.
• Experience using various precision tools (micrometers, gage blocks, calipers, microscopes).