Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA (Crew A)

First Solar (US)•Trinity, AL

1d•$26 - $32

About The Position

First Solar is hiring a Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II. The role assists with installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies or implements improvements that support throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The position requires a safety-first mindset, general electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work independently on both technical and administrative tasks. The role reports to the Lead- Technical Group and has no direct reports. The technician supports production and process performance by solving equipment and process problems, maintaining gauges, monitoring process controls, responding to SPC alarms, running experiments, and collecting and analyzing operational data. The position also develops and updates internal technical documentation, trains production associates, works with internal associates and supplier representatives, handles non-conforming product according to established criteria, and follows safety and housekeeping requirements. The job description may change at any time. The work involves sitting, standing, or walking short distances for up to 12 hours per day, frequent stair climbing, and handling or moving materials at specified weights and forces. Personal protective equipment is required, as is 20/40 vision in both eyes with or without correction and the ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green. Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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, 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 administrative as well as technical tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including required vision and color discrimination.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, potentially including respirators; this may require little or no facial hair.
Successful completion of a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist in installing and qualifying systems.
Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues and identify or implement improvements that support throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
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 operate 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.
Keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste.
Ensure satellite accumulation containers remain in designated locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.