Engineering Maintenance Technician

First Solar; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu invites applications for a manufacturing technician role. The position focuses on installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, diagnosing day-to-day issues, and performing timely maintenance to sustain throughput and product quality.

The candidate will participate in training programs, contribute to yield and performance improvements, and support standard operating procedures and documentation to ensure safe, efficient operations on the production

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical discipline associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with machine or mechanical maintenance on manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Performs on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Ensures processes run on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC alarms and maintains control.
• Conducts experiments, analyzes data, and reports results.
• Transits new equipment and processes through start-up and implementation.
• Provides training to production associates.
• Maintains internal documentation and drawings.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Self-directed

English communication

Manufacturing line troubleshooting

Windows apps

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Two or more years machine/mechanic experience

One year First Solar technical experience

Six months EMT experience (Associate EMT)

Tools

None stated

Job description

Basic Job Functions:

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues.
• Perform, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
• Participate in the training/upskilling of production associates and technicians.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria to qualify:
• Associate degree in a technical discipline
• Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function
• One year First Solar technical experience
• Six months experience as Associate EMT at First Solar and rating of 5” or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset
• Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills
• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Able to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line.
• Able to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Sets up and maintain gauges.
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Executes planned process experiments, collect and analyzes data and reports experimental results.
• Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Transitions of new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
• Provides training to production associates.
• Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintains effective communication with other members of the manufacturing team.
• Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Will complete First Solar EMT 1 training program.