Manufacturing Process Engineer Technician II

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and implement system improvements to boost throughput, yield and product performance.

This role demands a safety-first mindset, strong problem-solving, and experience with electrical/mechanical systems. Responsibilities include solving production problems, implementing yield improvements, setting up gauges, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Associate's degree with at least 1 year as Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements; assign causes to excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure processes run on target as defined by 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 associates and supplier representatives to complete projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product (NCP).
• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded properly; manage hazardous waste containers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

SPC alarms handling

Self-directed

Statistics usage

English communication

Admin tasks

Laser alignment

PM procedures

Measurement routines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Laser systems

Microvu optical comparator

Gauges and metrology tools

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and implement system improvements to boost throughput, yield and product performance.

This role demands a safety-first mindset, strong problem-solving, and experience with electrical/mechanical systems. Responsibilities include solving production problems, implementing yield improvements, setting up gauges, and