Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (D Crew)

Energy Vault; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their team. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day production issues, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and implementing improvements to enhance product performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. You will be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the production line's success. If you are passionate about manufacturing and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving on the manufacturing line.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Provide training to production associates.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Safety Mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Technical Discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

Microvu Optical Comparator

Job description

Job Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years Technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters.
• Follow PM procedures for all laser systems and assure completion of PM’s when due.
• Run daily measurement routines on “Microvu” optical comparator and implement accurate changes to lasers as necessary.
• Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality. Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to laser issues.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report 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.
• Disposition 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.
• Are the current year’s goals represented through required activities?
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to: Group Lead, Manufacturing Engineering.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).