Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (PGT4/C Crew)

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

9h•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifying or implementing system improvements to enhance throughput, yield, and product performance. The position requires a strong understanding of deposition processes, equipment, and support systems, as well as the ability to solve production, equipment, and process problems. The technician will also be responsible for identifying and implementing yield and product performance improvements, setting up and maintaining gauges, ensuring processes run on target, responding to SPC alarms, executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and providing training to production associates. Additionally, the role involves developing and updating internal documentation, interfacing with internal and external associates, maintaining communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers, and disposing of non-conforming product. Adherence to safety procedures, good housekeeping, and proper waste disposal are also key responsibilities. This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and has no direct reports. No travel is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associates degree in a technical discipline, and: Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function, or One year First Solar technical experience, or 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 or steps on a frequent basis.
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
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 is required.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues.
Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
Develop a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems.
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.
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.