Deposition Equipment Technician II

First Solar Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to boost throughput, yield and product performance.

The role requires a mix of technical experience or degrees and a safety-first mindset, strong English communication, and ability to travel up to 10% for project assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to boost throughput, yield and product performance.

The role requires a mix of technical experience or degrees and a safety-first mindset, strong English communication, and ability to travel up to 10% for project assignments.