Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (C Crew/AM Shift)

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 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. Primary initial responsibilities will focus on material handling and JBT AGV operations throughout the entire facility.

Education/Experience:

• 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 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 in English
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Project management/Risk assessment
• Data acquisition and presentation of data in report form
• Advanced computer skills with MS product + Vendor software
• Ability to train others

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
• 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
• Develop/Create Training, FAT, and Safety Documentation
• Preforming FAT (Final/Factory Acceptance Test) on JBT AGV equipment
• Inventory management with JBT AGV operations

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plan starts equipment installation.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.56 - $25.98 Hourly

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves,