Junior Manufacturing Engineer Technician

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support the installation, qualification, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment on the production line in Ohio.

The role focuses on improving throughput, yield, and product performance while working with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include solving day-to-day problems, conducting process experiments, collecting data, and updating documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience, or related First Solar exposure.
• Experience with First Solar equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintains gauges.
• Ensures all processes are on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC alarms and restores process control.
• Executes planned process experiments and analyzes data.
• Collects data on daily tool performance and product performance.
• Provides training to production associates.
• Develops and updates internal documentation (drawings, SOPs, process specs).
• Interacts with internal staff and suppliers to complete projects.
• Gains complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintains communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposes non-conforming product per criteria (NCP).
• Follows safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Properly discards waste and handles hazardous materials per container rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety first

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in a technical discipline

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar technical experience

6 months Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support the installation, qualification, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment on the production line in Ohio.

The role focuses on improving throughput, yield, and product performance while working with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include solving day-to-day problems, conducting process experiments, collecting data, and updating documentation.