Manufacturing Process Technician & Engineer I

First Solar; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,568 - 35,790; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Alabama is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist with systems installation and troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and related experience. Essential responsibilities include solving production problems, ensuring process control, and providing training to associates. This role requires a safety-first mindset and good communication skills, with an estimated salary range of $18.56-$25.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associates degree in technical discipline or 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function or one year First Solar technical experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English required.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing line issues.

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.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.

Skills

Safety first mindset

General electrical/electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

Good written and oral communication skills in English

Problem-solving ability on the manufacturing line

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

2+ years of machine or mechanic experience

Job description

First Solar in Alabama is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist with systems installation and troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and related experience. Essential responsibilities include solving production problems, ensuring process control, and providing training to associates. This role requires a safety-first mindset and good communication skills, with an estimated salary range of $18.56-$25.98 per hour.