Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA at First Solar in Ohio

Summary: First Solar is a leading solar energy solutions provider, and they are seeking a Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in the installation and qualification of systems. The role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues, implementing improvements, and ensuring that processes meet performance goals. 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 - 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 - Other duties as assigned - Job description subject to change at any time Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: - Associates degree in technical discipline - 2+ 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 - 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 - 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 instruction - Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis - Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis - Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis - Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis - 20/40 vision in both eyes (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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair) Required Skills: Electrical knowledge, Electronic knowledge, Mechanical knowledge, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing process control, Statistical process control (SPC), Data collection, analysis, Process improvement, Gauge setup, maintenance, Documentation development, Training delivery, Safety procedures, Self-directed, written