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

First Solar•New Iberia, LA

About The Position

Complete day-to-day reliability operations and testing in the Reliability Lab safely, helping ensure products meet performance and warranty commitments under extreme ambient outdoor exposure. Support 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; loads and operates standard Reliability Stress Test equipment; processes warranty returns; enters testing data; and ensures tests and measurements are completed on schedule. The role also identifies abnormal product or equipment findings, recognizes durability and stability issues, performs Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting, and identifies incorrectly run tests while suggesting possible causes or action plans. The technician may train new technicians in module testing, measurements, handling, and loading and unloading test equipment, and assists with other assigned duties. This position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations. Travel of 0–5% is required. The stated estimated salary range is $17.84–$25.00 US. The job description may change at any time. Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests.

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; alternatively, a high school diploma with at least 1 year of experience working in a First Solar lab environment as a contractor.
Basic ability to use tools and operate equipment.
Ability to learn the 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 and to work independently.
Problem-solving ability when a test or equipment faults.
Ability to analyze data to determine whether testing was performed properly and whether results meet 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 test recipes across multiple tools.
Ability to locate a module in a test plan and determine its required measurements and next test.
Ability to maintain an organized, clean, and orderly work area.
Intermediate computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequent use of hands.
Vision of 20/40 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.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator; respirator use requires little or no facial hair.
Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Successful completion of a background check and any other tests that may be required as a condition 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 skills.
Good teamwork skills.

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 according to schedule.
Immediately communicate abnormal product or testing-equipment findings.
Support testing or measurement work during long hours and weekends when needed.
Follow safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
Assist with other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Train new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, and loading and unloading modules from test equipment.
Use efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
Identify durability and stability defects or issues and communicate them to appropriate personnel, including Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting.
Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or action plan.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers, hazardous-waste containers remain closed except when adding or removing waste, and satellite accumulation containers remain in designated locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.