Manufacturing Technician & Process Engineer I

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot daily issues, and help drive throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associates degree or two+ years of machine/mechanical experience. Knowledge of safety, electrical/mechanical systems, and strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary 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.
• Executes planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports results.
• Collects data relating to daily tool performance and product performance.
• Provides training to production associates.
• Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, SOPs, and process specifications.
• Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete projects.
• Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintains communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposes non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adheres to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Ensures waste materials are discarded properly and hazardous waste is contained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed work

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Education

Associates degree in a technical discipline

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot daily issues, and help drive throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associates degree or two+ years of machine/mechanical experience. Knowledge of safety, electrical/mechanical systems, and strong English communication is essential.