R&D Test Technician II - Second Shift

First Solar; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a 2nd shift test/QA technician to support developmental tests in the R&D lab, operating processing and metrology tools, and following detailed work instructions. This role requires basic data analysis and familiarity with JMP/SQL, and involves handling glass and lab materials in a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to procedures with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant technical experience in manufacturing or lab environment or 1 Year as an Engineering Test Support I at First Solar.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions/test plans.
• Average ability to use tools and operating equipment (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger, and other process and test equipment).
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel). Able to run JMP scripts and analyze simple datasets using JMP and SQL application upon training.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure that all the tests are complete as per the schedule including sample acquiring, testing and data entry for all development tests.
• Communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
• Able to execute assigned tasks. Responsible to assist in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.
• Able to analyze work environment and make suggestions for continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, safety, or performance.
• Works under daily supervision. Follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish routine tasks.

Skills

Data analysis

Tool operation

Following instructions

Metrology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JMP

SQL

Excel

Word

Data logger

Job description

First Solar is seeking a 2nd shift test/QA technician to support developmental tests in the R&D lab, operating processing and metrology tools, and following detailed work instructions. This role requires basic data analysis and familiarity with JMP/SQL, and involves handling glass and lab materials in a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to procedures with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.