Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (PGT1/C Crew)

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This position assists in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The role involves solving daily production, equipment, and process problems, identifying and implementing yield and product performance improvements, developing methods to assign causes to yield excursions, and setting up and maintaining gauges. The technician will ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan, respond to SPC process control alarms, execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results. Additional responsibilities include collecting data relating to daily tool performance, providing training to production associates, developing and updating internal documentation, and interfacing with internal associates and supplier representatives. The technician is expected to develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems, maintain effective communication, disposition non-conforming product, and adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including proper waste disposal.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Associates degree in technical discipline
2+ 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

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems
Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues
Identify, and/or implement 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
Provide training to production associates
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
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time