Technician- Engineering Maintenance I IND

First Solar Inc.; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Tamil Nadu is seeking a Technician for Engineering Maintenance. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment while ensuring effective communication with the team. Candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with mechanical and electrical knowledge. The position offers opportunities for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment and requires a commitment to safety and compliance protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with machines/mechanics gainful.
• Good written and oral communications skills required.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day equipment issues.
• Identify system improvements for product performance.
• Identify and implement system improvements for throughput, yield and product performance.
• Participate in training/upskilling of production associates and technicians.
• On-site service and repair, responding to SPC alarms and restoring control.
• Collect and analyze data from tool performance and process experiments.
• Transition new equipment through start-up, qualification and implementation.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Self-directed

Communication skills

Windows applications knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical discipline or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technician- Engineering Maintenance I IND

Tamil Nadu, India

Job Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line.
• Act as on-site service and repair technician, responding to SPC process control alarms and bringing processes back into control.
• Collect and analyze data from daily tool performance and associated product performance, executing planned process experiments and reporting experimental results.
• Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation, providing training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, SOPs, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, good housekeeping standards, and hazardous waste handling requirements.
• Complete First Solar EMT 1 training program and maintain effective communication with the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in a technical discipline or two or more years of machine/mechanic experience as a primary job function or one year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months experience as Associate EMT at First Solar with rating of “5” or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment and process issues on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Ability to set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to process control alarms and restore process control.
• Help develop legacy knowledge of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Commit to safety, environmental, health and quality programs and compliance obligations.

Reporting Relationships

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

• Travel for initial onboarding training in other FS manufacturing facilities may be required.
• Little to no travel required (<5%) after initial training period.

Salary Range

Estimated Salary Range: (Information not provided.)

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1023140
• Job Category Plant MFG Operations
• Posting Date 12/15/2025, 10:02 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Plot No.A-1/1 SIPCOT Industrial Park, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, 602105, IN