Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew/ AM)

First Solar•New Iberia, LA

About The Position

Assist with installing and qualifying systems, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifying or implementing system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The role involves resolving production, equipment, and process problems; maintaining process controls and gauges; collecting and analyzing performance data; documenting processes; and training production associates. The position reports to the Engineer- Manufacturing and has no direct reports. Travel is estimated at 0–5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus at least one of the following: an associate degree in a technical discipline; 2+ 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.
Self-directed, with the ability to work 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 stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing or pulling, climbing stairs, and frequent use of hands.
Required visual acuity, color discrimination, and peripheral vision.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, as a condition of employment and continued employment; little or no facial hair is required for respirator use.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Successful completion of a background check and any other required tests.

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 processes run 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 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 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.
Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when waste is being added or removed.
Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in designated locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.