Job description

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. Specifically, this new position will involve 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.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician II or 14 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting *or

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• Associates degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician II or at least 5 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician II or at least 2 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset.
• Outstanding skill in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Outstanding skill in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Outstanding skill in responding to SPC alarms to bring process back in control.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical tools to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with training of operators, technicians, and new engineers.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Sets up and maintain 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, collect and analyzes data and report experimental results.
• Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Provides training to production associates.
• Develops and update 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.
• Provides training to production associates.
• 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.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $22.00 - $31.00 Hourly

US Physical Requirements:
Manufacturing & Maintenance 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 58 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.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• 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 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, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour

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