Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (D Crew/PM Shift)

First Solar (US)•Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

About The Position

Assist with installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting daily manufacturing issues, and identifying or implementing system improvements that support throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The role focuses on manufacturing processes and equipment, including laser systems, and requires responding to process-control alarms, analyzing data, maintaining gauges, and supporting production associates. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Lead- Technical Group or Engineer- Manufacturing. Travel is 5%-10%. The job description may change at any time. Candidates must meet the stated education and experience requirements and complete a background check and any other required tests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience as a First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I, or 3 years of First Solar technical experience, or 10 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting; OR an associate degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as a First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I, 2 years of First Solar technical experience, or at least 3 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting; OR a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0–2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
Safety-first mindset.
Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting and solving problems on a manufacturing line.
Demonstrated proficiency with electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
Demonstrated proficiency responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back into control.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to handle administrative as well as technical tasks.
Must meet the listed physical requirements, including vision and color-distinction requirements, and be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements, and 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 on 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).
Follow safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers, hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste, and satellite accumulation containers remain in designated locations.
Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters.
Follow preventive maintenance procedures for all laser systems and ensure maintenance is completed when due.
Run daily measurement routines on the Microvu optical comparator and make accurate changes to lasers as necessary.
Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality and act as the point of contact for production personnel regarding laser issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.