Test Technician I (1st shift M-F)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

About The Position

Complete day-to-day reliability operations and testing in the Reliability Lab safely to help ensure products meet performance and warranty commitments under extreme outdoor exposure. Support Reliability Engineers with assignments related to second-source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product and process qualification programs, and test and equipment development. The role performs reliability measurements and stress testing, processes warranty returns, records test data, identifies abnormalities and potential defects, and helps keep testing on schedule. It also includes training new technicians and assisting with other tasks as assigned. The position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations and requires 0–5% travel. The estimated hourly range is $18.89–$26.44. The role is listed for first shift, Monday through Friday, although the description also states willingness to work long hours and weekends to support testing or measurement. The job description may change at any time.

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 in a First Solar lab environment as a contractor.
Basic ability to use tools and operate equipment.
Ability to learn basic simulator operation.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Good glass handling skills.
Good communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to follow directions and work instructions.
Motivation to work independently and ability to demonstrate problem-solving when a test or equipment faults.
Ability to analyze data to determine whether testing was run properly and whether results fit within a control plan.
Ability to follow control plan OCAP steps when a module appears 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 the required measurements and next test.
Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
Intermediate computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good team-player skills.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing and pulling specified loads; frequent hand use; required vision and color distinction; and occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
Successful completion of a background check and any other tests that may be required for candidates receiving an offer.

Nice To Haves

Calibration, testing, or measurement experience.
Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment.
Experience using tools and operating equipment such as micrometers, multimeters, power supplies, and data loggers.
SQL 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 findings involving products or testing equipment.
Adhere to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Assist with other tasks or jobs 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 or stability defects and issues, perform Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting, and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or action plan.
Discard waste materials in designated containers, keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste, and keep satellite accumulation containers in designated locations.
Work long hours and weekends when needed to support testing or measurement.