Manufacturing Process Engineer Technician II

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement improvements to throughput, yield, and product performance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience, and at least one year with First Solar; six months as a Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with either an Associate degree in a technical discipline or related qualifications.
• 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
• One year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months' experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify, and/or implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
• 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 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, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety first mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement improvements to throughput, yield, and product performance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience, and at least one year with First Solar; six months as a Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician is also acceptable.