Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA
About The Position
The Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I assists with the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies or implements improvements that support throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The role addresses production, equipment, and process problems; monitors process control and tool performance; carries out experiments; and develops or maintains process documentation. The position reports to the Lead- Technical Group and has no direct reports. First Solar may offer a role that best matches the candidate’s experience and skillset. The job description may change at any time. Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, and at least one of the following: an associate degree in a technical discipline; 2 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 a Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.
- Safety-first mindset.
- General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
- Ability to handle both administrative and technical tasks.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements, comply with safety standards, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in installing and qualifying systems.
- Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues and solve production, equipment, and process problems.
- Identify and implement improvements to yield and product performance.
- Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
- Set up and maintain gauges.
- Ensure processes operate 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.
- 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 needed 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 safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers.
- Keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste.
- Ensure satellite accumulation containers remain in their designated locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
