Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (D Crew/PM Shift)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II assists with installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifying or implementing system improvements that support throughput, yield, and product-performance goals. The role focuses on manufacturing processes and equipment, including laser systems, and requires working with minimal supervision while coordinating with production associates, manufacturing engineers, and supplier representatives. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Lead-Technical Group or Engineer-Manufacturing. Travel is 5%–10% within the United States. The job description may change at any time. Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: high school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year as a First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I, 3 years of First Solar technical experience, or 10 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting; an associate degree in a technical discipline plus at least 1 year as a First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I, 2 years of First Solar technical experience, or at least 3 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting; or a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 0–2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
Safety-first mindset.
Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving on a manufacturing line.
Demonstrated proficiency with electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
Demonstrated proficiency responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back into control.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and draw conclusions.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to handle administrative as well as technical tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing or pulling specified loads, and required vision and color discrimination.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, and respirators; this is a condition of employment and continued employment and may require little or no facial hair.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Identify and implement yield and product-performance improvements, and develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
Set up and maintain gauges.
Ensure processes run on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
Respond to SPC process-control alarms and bring 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.
Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
Follow safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Discard waste materials in designated containers, keep hazardous-waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste, and keep satellite accumulation containers in designated locations.
Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters.
Follow preventive maintenance procedures for all laser systems and ensure maintenance is completed when due.
Run daily measurement routines on the Micro-Vu optical comparator and make accurate changes to lasers as necessary.
Continuously monitor production-line lasers to ensure product quality.
Act as the point of contact for production personnel regarding laser issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.