Test Technician I (1st shift M-F)

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

12h•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Test Technician I performs day-to-day reliability operations and testing in the Reliability Lab, working safely to help ensure products meet performance and warranty commitments under extreme outdoor exposure conditions. The technician supports Reliability Engineers with assignments involving second-source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product and process qualification programs, and test and equipment development. The role includes performing measurements before and after standard reliability tests, loading and operating reliability stress-test equipment, processing warranty returns, entering test data, and ensuring testing is completed on schedule. The technician identifies abnormal product or equipment findings, recognizes test errors and potential causes, assists with basic failure analysis and troubleshooting, and communicates issues to appropriate personnel. The position also includes training new technicians, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, and completing other assigned tasks. The job description may change at any time.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; an associate degree or equivalent in a technical discipline; 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.
Electrical is the preferred technical discipline.
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.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate motivation.
Problem-solving ability 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 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 maintain an organized and clean work area.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing or pulling, mobility, vision, and color discrimination requirements.
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.
Intermediate computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; SQL is a plus.

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.
Support testing or measurement needs that may require long hours or weekend work.
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, 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 through Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting.
Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a 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.