Manufacturing Process Technician II: Yield & Equipment Optimization

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Education/experience requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years technical experience, or an associate/bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with related

Qualifications

• Safety-focused mindset and following safety procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving on the production line.
• Experience with electrical/electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to apply statistical tools to analyze data.
• Good written and oral English communications.
• Willingness to handle administrative and technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes run on target per the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC alarms and restore control.
• Execute planned process experiments and report results.
• Collect data on daily tool performance and product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation and SOPs.
• Interface with internal and supplier personnel for projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Maintain effective communication with production staff and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Manage hazardous waste containers and procedures.
• Assist with laser system alignment and scribe parameters.
• Follow PM procedures and complete PMs.
• Run daily measurement routines on Microvu and adjust lasers as necessary.
• Continuously monitor production lasers and serve as contact for laser issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

SPC alarms

Self-directed

Statistical tools

Written/oral English

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Tools

Laser systems

Microvu optical comparator

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and contribute to throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Education/experience requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years technical experience, or an associate/bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with related