Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (B Crew)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions: 

• Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. 

Experience & Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  • Associates degree in a technical discipline.
  • Two or more years of 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.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety-first mindset.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Comprehension of vacuum technology fundamentals.
• Understanding of deposition principles.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements. Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Sets up and maintains gauges.
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Executes planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports experimental results.
• Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Provides training to production associates.
• Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintains effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager- Manufacturing Engineering. 
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.89-$26.44 Hourly. 

US 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 both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green 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) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above j