Manufacturing Technician & Engineer I - Process Improvement

Socket.dev; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Walbridge, OH to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and implement system improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with either an associated technical degree or 2+ years of machine experience, plus First Solar experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Walbridge, OH to assist in installing and qualifying manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and implement system improvements to meet throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with either an associated technical degree or 2+ years of machine experience, plus First Solar experience preferred.