Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (Material Handling & Automation- C Crew)

First Solar (US)•Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

1d•$19 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

This role assists in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies or implements system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Initial responsibilities will focus on material handling cross-training, and equipment responsibility on Material Handling equipment may also occur.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associates degree in technical discipline.
Two or more years’ machine, electrician 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, automation, and/or mechanical knowledge.
Good written and oral communications skills in English.
Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
Data acquisition and presentation of data in report form.
Advanced computer skills with MS product + Vendor software.
Apply Kaizen principles by (participating in, leading, or supporting improvement initiatives, events, or problem-solving activities).
Exhibits a learning mindset by (seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, develop skills, and stay current in relevant areas).
Leverages technology, including AI and automation tools, to (enhance efficiency, decision-making, analysis, or operational outcomes as applicable to the role).
Shows curiosity and adaptability by (responding to change, adopting new tools/processes, or supporting innovation initiatives).
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use).
Any position with an essential function of PIV operation requires 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees.
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in AGV/Robotic is advantage.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
Developing methods to assign causes excursions to yield.
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.
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).
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.
Preforming FAT (Final/Factory Acceptance Test) on MH equipment
Inventory management with JBT AGV operations
Generate daily shift report and Line Walk.