Technician- Test I USA (Crew C/AM Shift)

First Solar (US)•Trinity, AL

15h•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Technician- Test I performs day-to-day reliability operations and testing in the Reliability Lab safely, helping ensure products meet performance and warranty commitments under extreme outdoor exposure conditions. The role supports Reliability Engineers with assignments involving second-source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product and process qualification programs, and test and equipment development. The technician performs baseline and post-test measurements for standard reliability tests; safely loads and operates reliability stress-test equipment; processes warranty returns; enters test data; and ensures tests and measurements are completed on schedule. The role also identifies abnormal product or equipment findings, durability and stability defects, and incorrectly run tests, communicating concerns and proposing potential causes or action plans. Additional duties include training new technicians and supporting other tasks assigned by the supervisor. The role requires adherence to safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and waste-handling requirements. Physical requirements include extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking; frequent stair climbing and material handling; occasional lifting up to 58 pounds; and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator when required. Travel of 0–5% is required. The position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably Electrical; or an associate degree or equivalent in a technical discipline, preferably Electrical; or a high school diploma with at least 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or lab environment; or a high school diploma with at least 1 year of experience working as a contractor in a First Solar lab environment.
Basic ability to use tools and operate equipment.
Ability to learn basic operation of simulators.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Good glass-handling skills.
Good communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to follow directions and work instructions.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving abilities when a test or equipment faults.
Ability to analyze data to determine whether testing was run properly and whether results fall within a control plan.
Ability to follow control plan OCAP steps when a module appears to be out of specification.
Ability to select and run the correct testing recipes across multiple tools.
Ability to locate a module in a test plan and determine its required measurements and next test.
Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
Intermediate computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator when required; respirator use requires little or no facial hair.
Meet the stated visual requirements: 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes, with or without correction; ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green; and peripheral vision greater than 70 degrees.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including sitting, standing, or walking short distances for up to 12 hours per day; frequent stair climbing; lifting up to 58 pounds occasionally and 37 pounds frequently; pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 37 pounds frequently; frequent hand use and reaching; and occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
Successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required as part of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Calibration, testing, or measurement experience.
Basic experience with electrical test and measurement equipment.
Experience using tools and operating equipment such as micrometers, multimeters, power supplies, and data loggers.
SQL experience.
Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, where applicable to the stated education and experience pathways.

Responsibilities

Perform baseline and post-test measurements for standard Reliability tests.
Safely load and operate standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
Process warranty returns.
Enter data for Reliability testing.
Ensure tests and measurements are completed on schedule.
Immediately communicate abnormal findings involving products or testing equipment.
Work long hours and weekends when needed to support testing or measurement.
Follow safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Assist with other tasks or jobs assigned by the supervisor.
Train new technicians in module testing and measurements, including handling and loading and unloading modules from test equipment.
Use efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
Identify durability and stability defects and issues and communicate them to appropriate personnel, including Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting.
Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a potential root cause or action plan.
Ensure waste materials are placed in designated containers, hazardous waste containers remain closed except when adding or removing waste, and satellite accumulation containers remain in designated locations.