Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I Deposition (D Crew)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associates degree in a technical discipline.
Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
One year First Solar technical experience.
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
Comprehension of vacuum technology fundamentals.
Understanding of deposition principles.
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 50 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
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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Responsibilities

Develops a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems.
Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
Sets up and maintains 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, collects and analyzes data, and reports experimental results.
Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
Provides training to production associates.
Develops and updates 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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.