Technician- Engineering Maintenance II USA

First Solar (US)•OH, OH

About The Position

The Technician- Engineering Maintenance II assists with installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, resolves day-to-day equipment and process issues, and performs equipment maintenance and repairs. The role supports manufacturing throughput, yield, and product performance goals by identifying and implementing improvements, monitoring processes, responding to process-control alarms, and conducting experiments and performance analysis. The technician also trains production associates, maintains technical documentation, collaborates with internal associates and suppliers, and completes First Solar’s EMT 2 training program. This position has no direct reports and may require 0%–5% travel for training or other needs. Candidates must complete a background check and any other required tests as a condition of an offer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following experience and education pathways: without a post-high-school degree, four or more years of mechanical, electrical, or process technician experience as a primary job function, or two or more years of experience as FS EMT I; with an associate degree in a technical discipline, two or more years of mechanical, electrical, or process technician experience, or one year as FS EMT I; with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline, one year of mechanical, electrical, or process technician experience, or six months as FS EMT I.
Safety-first mindset.
Extensive verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
Extensive verifiable hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Able to troubleshoot and solve equipment and process issues on a manufacturing line.
Able to handle both administrative and technical tasks.
Working knowledge of common Windows applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Able to identify recurring issues and develop and communicate improvement recommendations.
Able to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing or pulling, climbing, and frequent use of hands.
Meet the stated vision requirements, including the ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision greater than 70 degrees.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, which requires little or no facial hair.
Must comply with safety standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or other trade certification is strongly preferred for candidates without a post-high-school degree.
Competency in maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing equipment and process issues and perform on-site equipment service, maintenance, and repair.
Identify and implement improvements to throughput, yield, and product performance.
Resolve daily production problems and develop methods for assigning causes to yield excursions.
Set up and maintain gauges and ensure processes run on target according to 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 results.
Collect data on daily tool performance and associated product performance.
Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
Train production associates and lead training or upskilling of production associates and technicians.
Develop and update internal documentation, including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects.
Develop a thorough understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems, and maintain effective communication with the manufacturing team.
Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
Follow safety procedures and housekeeping standards; dispose of waste in designated containers and keep hazardous-waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste; keep satellite accumulation containers in designated locations.
Complete the First Solar EMT 2 training program and other duties as assigned.