Manufacturing Process Technician I

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying equipment, troubleshoot daily issues, and drive throughput, yield, and product performance improvements on the manufacturing line.

Responsibilities include solving production problems, performing experiments, developing documentation, and training production staff while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards on site. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline.
• Two or more 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

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintains gauges.
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports 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.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Dispositions 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.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installing and qualifying equipment, troubleshoot daily issues, and drive throughput, yield, and product performance improvements on the manufacturing line.

Responsibilities include solving production problems, performing experiments, developing documentation, and training production staff while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards on site. Equal opportunity employer.