Manufacturing Engineer Technician II – Process & Yield Focus

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, Ohio, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installation and qualification of equipment, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive improvements to throughput and product performance.

Ideal candidates have related education or experience and a safety-first mindset, with strong problem-solving, English communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision on laser systems and PM procedures.

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 technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

SPC alarms

Self-directed

Statistics

English communications

Laser alignment

PM procedures

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (technical)

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, Ohio, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installation and qualification of equipment, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive improvements to throughput and product performance.

Ideal candidates have related education or experience and a safety-first mindset, with strong problem-solving, English communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision on laser systems and PM procedures.