Engineering Test Support II - B Crew/Night Crew

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 24,576 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Perrysburg, Ohio, is seeking a qualified individual for a role that supports developmental testing and operates various processing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of technical experience, alongside essential skills in communication and detail orientation. This position includes a 12-hour shift schedule and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle glass coupons, plates, and finished modules repetitively.
• Able to analyze simple datasets using JMP and SQL application upon training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tests are complete as per the schedule.
• Communicate immediately any abnormal finding on the product or testing equipment.
• Execute assigned tasks and assist in other tasks as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions/test plans

Average ability to use tools and operating equipment

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Teams)

Proven communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years of relevant technical experience in a manufacturing or lab environment

Tools

JMP

SQL application

Job description

Description

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

Basic Job Functions

• Will support developmental tests in the Research and Development Line.
• Operate and/or execute process steps using a mix of processing equipment, manual processing, test equipment and metrology tools.
• Follow work instructions and interpret task documents.
• Can perform basic analytics to ensure proper operation of tools and execution of tests.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant technical experience in a manufacturing or lab environment, OR
• 1 Year as an Engineering Test Support I at First Solar.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions/test plans.
• Average ability to use tools and operating equipment is required (Robots, conveyors, human/machine interfaces).
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Teams). Able to run JMP scripts and analyze simple datasets using JMP and SQL application upon training.
• Ability to repetitively handle glass coupons, plates, and finished modules.
• Proven communication skills and attention to detail.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure that all the tests are complete as per the schedule including sample acquiring, testing and data entry for all development tests.
• Communicate immediately any abnormal finding on the product or testing equipment.
• Able to execute assigned tasks. Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.
• Able to analyze work environment and make suggestions for continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, safety, or performance.
• Works under daily supervision. Follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish routine tasks.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• This position reports to the Development Engineer or Development Manager.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shift from 6pm-6am
• Working 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off

Estimated Salary Range

• $17.84-$25.00 Hourly.

US Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects 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.