First Solar
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (D Crew/PM Shift)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Perrysburg, OH, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • Safety first mindset. • Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line. • Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems. • Demon
- Essential Responsibilities:
- • Solve 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
- • 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 o
- Reporting Relationships:
- • This position will not have direct reports.
- • This position reports to the Lead- Technical Group or Engineer- Manufacturing.
- Travel:
- 5%-10%
- US Physical Requirements:
- • Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. • Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis. • Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructi
- 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 receivi
- Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recr
Full 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, OR
- 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, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Solve 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.
- Provide training to production associates.
- Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.