Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew)

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

2d•$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: Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
Associates degree in a technical discipline.
Two or more 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.
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.
20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
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) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).

Responsibilities

Develops a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems.
Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements. Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
Sets up and maintains gauges.
Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
Executes planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports experimental results.
Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
Provides training to production associates.
Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
Maintains effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
Other duties as assigned.