Technician- Engineering Maintenance I IND

First Solar; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a Technician – Engineering Maintenance I IND to assist with the installation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues and ensuring smooth operation. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, have strong mechanical skills, and an understanding of electrical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about renewable energy and technical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment troubleshooting is required.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English are necessary.
• Six months EMT Associate experience at First Solar with rating 5+ is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment efficiently.
• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and directed.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Maintains gauges and ensures processes run on target.
• Responds to process alarms and restores control.

Skills

Safety first mindset

Electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge

Hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills

Communication skills in English

Troubleshooting manufacturing line equipment issues

English communication

Windows tools

Manufacturing line problems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Two or more years machine or mechanic experience

One year First Solar technical experience

Six months EMT Associate experience (First Solar)

Tools

Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Technician- Engineering Maintenance I IND

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Job Description

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

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 communication 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 maintains 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, collects 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.
• Will complete First Solar EMT 1 training program.
• Ensures 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.

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.

Estimated Salary Range

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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.