Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (A Crew)

FIRST SOLAR INC•Trinity, AL

52d•$19 - $26

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: 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.

Requirements

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
Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters
Follow PM procedures for all laser systems and assure completion of PM's when due
Run daily measurement routines on "Microvu" optical comparator and implement accurate changes to lasers as necessary
Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality. Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to laser issues

Nice To Haves

Exempt positions consider adding, "Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs".

Responsibilities

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
Are the current year's goals represented through required activities?
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.