Manufacturing Technician I: Process & Yield Improvement

Socket.dev; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assist in installation, qualification, and continuous improvement of production systems. The role focuses on troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, improving yield and product performance, and maintaining process control per the plan.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of machine experience, and First Solar experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

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

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree (technical)

Job description

First Solar is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assist in installation, qualification, and continuous improvement of production systems. The role focuses on troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, improving yield and product performance, and maintaining process control per the plan.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of machine experience, and First Solar experience.