Manufacturing Process Technician I

First Solar; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in New Iberia, LA seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and drive process improvements to boost throughput and product performance.

You will meet the education and experience requirements and contribute on the shop floor, collaborating with engineers, documenting procedures, and upholding safety standards. Travel is minimal, and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in technical discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary function.
• One 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 as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms; bring processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments; collect and analyze data; report results.
• Disseminate training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation (drawings, SOPs, process specs).
• Interface with internal associates and supplier reps to complete projects.
• Develop understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with production staff and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product per established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Problem solving on manufacturing line

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar experience

6 months as Temp Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job description

First Solar in New Iberia, LA seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and drive process improvements to boost throughput and product performance.

You will meet the education and experience requirements and contribute on the shop floor, collaborating with engineers, documenting procedures, and upholding safety standards. Travel is minimal, and background checks may be required.