First Solar-posted 3 months ago
$18 - $25/Yr
Trinity, AL
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. The position involves assisting in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifying and/or implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Are the current year's goals represented through required activities?
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Job description subject to change at any time.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years Technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  • Associate's degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  • Safety first mindset.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control.
  • Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
  • Good written and oral communications skills in English.
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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