Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (Crew C)
About The Position
The Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I assists with the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies or implements system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The position works to resolve production, equipment, and process problems; maintain process control; collect and analyze data; and improve yield and product performance. It also supports production associates through training, documentation, and communication with production staff, manufacturing engineers, and supplier representatives. This position reports to the Engineer- Manufacturing and has no direct reports. Travel is estimated at 0–5%. The estimated salary range is $18.56–$25.98.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must meet at least one of the following: an associate degree in a technical discipline; 2 or more 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 and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
- Ability to handle both administrative and technical tasks.
- Must comply with safety standards and procedures.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons and/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, and respirators; little or no facial hair is required.
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 required 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 remain closed except when adding or removing waste.
- Ensure satellite accumulation containers remain in their designated locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
