Manufacturing Process Technician I - Boost Yield

First Solar; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Trinity, Alabama to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and contribute to throughput and product performance goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus technical experience. Candidates should show safety focus, self-direction, and strong English communication. Training and documentation duties are included along with potential equipment and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in technical discipline.
• 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.
• Safety first mindset.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.

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 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/electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

2+ years machine or mechanic experience

1 year First Solar technical experience

6 months Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Trinity, Alabama to assist in installing and qualifying systems, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and contribute to throughput and product performance goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus technical experience. Candidates should show safety focus, self-direction, and strong English communication. Training and documentation duties are included along with potential equipment and process improvements.