Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (B Crew)

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

Basic Job Functions:

• 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.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years Technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• 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 at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

 

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 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 tools to analyze data and provide conclusions
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters
• Follow PM procedures for all laser systems and assure completion of PM’s when due
• Run daily measurement routines on “Microvu” optical comparator and implement accurate changes to lasers as necessary 
• Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality.  Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to laser issues
• Exempt positions consider adding, “Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs”.

Essential 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
• Provide training to production associates
• 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
• Are the current year’s goals represented through required activities?
• Always add, “Other duties as assigned.” 
• Always add, “Job description subject to change at any time.”

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to: Group Lead, Manufacturing Engineering
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• What percent of travel is required during a given year?
• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.56-$25.98

US Physical Requirements:

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Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a fre