Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (PGT3/C Crew Deposition)

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in installation, qualification of manufacturing equipment, and troubleshooting daily manufacturing issues to improve throughput, yield, and product performance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and an Associates degree or relevant technical experience; candidates with First Solar experience or prior temporary experience are favored.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline.
• Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.
• One year First Solar technical experience.
• Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Execute planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports 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.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Dispositions 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.

Kenntnisse

Safety first mindset

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

English communication

Troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

Ausbildung

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Basic Job Functions:

• Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

  • Associates degree in a technical discipline.

  • Two or more years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.

  • One year First Solar technical experience.

  • Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line

• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential 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.

• Execute planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data, and reports 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.

• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.

• Dispositions 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.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager- Manufacturing Engineering.

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.00-$26.44 Hourly

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basisAbility to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company

to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.