Manufacturing Engineer I: Hands-on Process Technician

First Solar; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Louisiana is seeking a manufacturing technician to assist in installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements that boost throughput, yield and product performance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with an associate degree in a technical discipline or 2+ years of machine/ mechanic experience, plus First Solar experience preferred. Strong English communication and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Safety and quality mindset required.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge required.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications in English.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Capable of handling administrative and technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes run to the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms and bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect data and report results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings and SOPs.
• Interface with internal and supplier personnel to complete projects.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Admin & technical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar in Louisiana is seeking a manufacturing technician to assist in installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements that boost throughput, yield and product performance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with an associate degree in a technical discipline or 2+ years of machine/ mechanic experience, plus First Solar experience preferred. Strong English communication and safety mindset are essential.