Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (B Crew / PM Shift)

First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies and/or implements system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The position reports to the Manager- Manufacturing Engineering and has no direct reports. No travel is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Associates degree in a technical discipline OR Two or more years’ machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function OR One year First Solar technical experience OR Six months’ experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.
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.
20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
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).

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.
Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process.
Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
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).
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.
Other duties as assigned.