Test Technician I

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role 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. The position supports Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs, and test/equipment development.

Requirements

Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.
Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
Ability to operate a forklift required.
Must have good glass handling skills.
Must possess good communication skills.
Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.
Must be motivated to work independently.
Must be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities when a test or equipment faults.
Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was run properly.
Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.
Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
Must always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.
Proven communications skills and attention to detail.
Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).
Good team player.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.
Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.
Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data loggers).

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 the tests and measurements are complete by 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.
Consistently demonstrate efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan.
Other duties as assigned.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.