Test Technician I - 2nd Shift

First Solar • Trinity, AL

121d • $17 - $25

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. The position involves completing day-to-day reliability operations and testing in the Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes. You will support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs, and test/equipment development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred); OR Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred); OR High School Diploma with minimum 3 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.
• Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.
• Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
• Ability to operate a forklift required.
• Good glass handling skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and use work instructions.
• Motivated to work independently.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities when a test or equipment faults.
• Analyze data enough to determine if testing was run properly.
• Analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.
• Follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
• Select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
• Locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
• Always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.
• Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.
• Proven communications skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).
• Good team player.
• Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies, and data logger).

Responsibilities

• Perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
• Safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
• Process warranty returns.
• Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
• Ensure that all tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.
• Communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
• Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Assist in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.
• Train new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading, and unloading from test equipment.
• Demonstrate efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
• Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or an action plan.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree