Senior Manufacturing Equipment Technician

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Technician- Engineering Maintenance II within Manufacturing Technology Scaling USA in Perrysburg, OH. The role focuses on installing and qualifying equipment, supporting tests, reviewing data, and troubleshooting to maintain throughput and yield.

Ideal candidates hold a technical degree or equivalent experience, have strong hands-on skills, and can work with minimal supervision while following safety procedures and documenting processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four+ years mechanical/electrical/process technician experience or two+ years at FS EMT I/MET I/MT I.
• Journeyman or trade certification strongly preferred in lieu of post-HS degree.
• Safety-first mindset with strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Support engineering test activities and machine setup.
• Review process data and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues.
• Lead training and upskilling of production associates.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

Windows

Excel

Outlook

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Technician- Engineering Maintenance II within Manufacturing Technology Scaling USA in Perrysburg, OH. The role focuses on installing and qualifying equipment, supporting tests, reviewing data, and troubleshooting to maintain throughput and yield.

Ideal candidates hold a technical degree or equivalent experience, have strong hands-on skills, and can work with minimal supervision while following safety procedures and documenting processes.