Manufacturing Tech II: Process & Equipment Expert

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and drive improvements that boost throughput, yield and product performance.

Strong problem-solving and English communication are essential, with a safety-first mindset. Candidates should meet the education options listed, have the ability to interpret SPC alarms, apply statistical tools to data, and work with minimal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Safety first mindset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control.
• Ability to execute equipment and process improvement projects with minimal supervision.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Support problem solving for special cause events and long term systemic equipment and process problems.
• Implement safety improvement projects.
• Support Development Engineering ETA trial production runs.
• Support development of ETAs, CMS projects and documentation, and related ECRETS.
• Ability to support and 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.
• 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.
• Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process.
• Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield and product performance goals.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

SPC/data analysis

English communication

Self-directed

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and drive improvements that boost throughput, yield and product performance.

Strong problem-solving and English communication are essential, with a safety-first mindset. Candidates should meet the education options listed, have the ability to interpret SPC alarms, apply statistical tools to data, and work with minimal