Technician- Engineering Maintenance I USA

First Solar (US)•OH, OH

6d•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Technician- Engineering Maintenance I supports manufacturing operations by installing and qualifying equipment, troubleshooting process and equipment problems, and performing equipment maintenance and repairs. The role contributes to throughput, yield, and product performance improvements, supports production associate training, and completes the First Solar EMT 1 training program. The technician monitors equipment and process performance, responds to statistical process control alarms, conducts experiments, collects and analyzes data, maintains gauges, and supports equipment and process start-up, qualification, and implementation. The position also maintains internal technical documentation and communicates with manufacturing associates and suppliers as needed. The role has no direct reports and reports to a Technical Supervisor or Technical Group Lead. Occasional travel to other First Solar manufacturing facilities may be required for onboarding training, estimated at 0%–5%. The position requires compliance with safety and housekeeping standards, including proper handling and disposal of waste. Physical demands include standing, walking, climbing, lifting, pushing or pulling, reaching, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check and any other required tests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: an associate degree in a technical discipline; two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function; one year of First Solar technical experience; or six months of experience as an Associate EMT at First Solar with a rating of 5 or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories.
Safety-first mindset.
Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
Verifiable hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line.
Ability to handle administrative as well as technical tasks.
Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to identify recurring issues and develop and communicate improvement recommendations.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including required vision and color discrimination.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, which requires little or no facial hair.
Must comply with safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues.
Perform equipment maintenance and repairs as directed, in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Identify and implement improvements that contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
Participate in training and upskilling production associates and technicians.
Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Perform on-site equipment service and repair.
Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
Complete daily assignments as scheduled and directed.
Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
Set up and maintain gauges.
Ensure processes are running 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 on daily tool performance and associated product performance.
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 other manufacturing team members.
Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
Adhere to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers, hazardous waste containers remain closed except when adding or removing waste, and satellite accumulation containers remain in designated locations.
Complete the First Solar EMT 1 training program.
Perform other duties as assigned.