Test Technician I

PrimeStaff Services, LLC.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

First Solar onsite at Toledo, OH is seeking a contract Reliability Lab Technician to perform day-to-day reliability testing and data collection. You will support reliability engineers with qualification programs and monitor test results under ambient outdoor exposure extremes.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent, hands-on experience with laboratory tools, data analysis, and strong communication skills. Flexibility for long hours and weekends may be needed to meet testing schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/technical discipline or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day reliability operations and testing in Reliability Lab.
• Support reliability engineers with supplier qualifications and product/process qualification programs.
• Perform baseline and post-test measurements for standard reliability tests.
• Safely load and operate standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
• Assist in processing warranty returns and data entry for reliability testing.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/technical discipline

Associate degree or technical diploma (Electrical preferred)

High School Diploma + 3 years manufacturing/lab exp

High School Diploma + 1 year First Solar lab exp (contractor)

Calibration/testing/measurement exp advantageous

Basic tools/ equipment operation knowledge

Humility to learn simulator operations

Forklift operation ability

Good glass handling skills

Tools

Micrometers

Multimeters

Power supplies

Data loggers

Job description

Company: Onsite at First Solar - Contract (appx 6 months)

Reports To: Supervisor, Lab Operations

Basic Job Functions

Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and test in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes. Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development.

Education/Experience

• 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.
• Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.
• Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
• Ability to operate a forklift required.
• Must have good glass handling skills.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.
• Must be motivated to work independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities when a test or equipment faults.
• Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was run properly.
• Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.
• Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
• Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
• Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
• Must always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.
• Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.
• Proven communications skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).
• Good team player.
• Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data loggers).
• 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.
• Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
• Responsible for safely loading and operating all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
• Responsible for processing warranty returns.
• Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
• Responsible for ensuring that all the tests and measurements are complete by the schedule.
• Responsible for communicating immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
• Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.

• Responsible for training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.
• Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.

• Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
• Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations

Estimated Salary Range

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.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• 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, 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 basis.
• Ability 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 and any other tests that may be required.