Manufacturing Engineer Technician I — Troubleshooter

Socket.dev; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements that boost throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years of machine experience, 1 year of First Solar technical experience, and strong English communication. Candidates should work with minimal supervision and handle both administrative and technical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; additional technical qualification preferred.
• 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary function.
• 1 year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months’ experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

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 on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC alarms and bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments and analyze data.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation.

Skills

Safety first mindset

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting on manufacturing line

Administrative & technical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and implement improvements that boost throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years of machine experience, 1 year of First Solar technical experience, and strong English communication. Candidates should work with minimal supervision and handle both administrative and technical tasks.