Reliability Test Technician I – Lab Operations

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH seeks a reliability technician to perform baseline and post-test measurements in the Reliability Lab, ensuring products withstand outdoor exposure extremes and meet performance and warranty commitments.

You will assist Reliability Engineers with supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, qualification programs, and test/equipment development, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR
• Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR
• High School Diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in First Solar lab environment as a contractor.
• Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
• Safely loading and operating standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
• Processing warranty returns.
• Data entry for Reliability testing.
• Ensuring all tests and measurements are complete by schedule.
• Communicating any abnormal findings on product or testing equipment.
• Willing to work long hours and weekends to support testing or measurement.
• Adhering to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Assisting in other tasks or jobs as assigned by supervisor.
• Training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.
• Delivering quality test results with efficient methods.
• Identify durability/stability defects and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Identify when a test ran incorrectly and suggest root cause or action plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Basic lab tools handling

Data analysis basics

Good communication

Follow instructions

Team player

Forklift operation

Glass handling

Pattern recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or technical field

Associate's degree in electrical/technical discipline

HS diploma + 3 years manufacturing/lab experience

HS diploma + 1 year in First Solar lab as contractor

Calibration/measurement experience

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH seeks a reliability technician to perform baseline and post-test measurements in the Reliability Lab, ensuring products withstand outdoor exposure extremes and meet performance and warranty commitments.

You will assist Reliability Engineers with supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, qualification programs, and test/equipment development, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.