Manufacturing Process Technician I: Troubleshooting & Yield

Socket.dev; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 2,557,000 - 3,579,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot production issues, and implement improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or technical associates), plus 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience or specific First Solar experience. Travel is 0–5% and the team values safety and clear communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
• 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.

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.
• 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 GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

2+ years of machine or mechanic experience

One year First Solar technical experience

Six months’ experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Job description

First Solar seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot production issues, and implement improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or technical associates), plus 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience or specific First Solar experience. Travel is 0–5% and the team values safety and clear communication.