Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (C… at First Solar · 28380…

Summary: First Solar is a leading company in the solar energy sector, and they are seeking a Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II to assist in the installation and qualification of systems. The role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing improvements to achieve production goals. 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 - Sets up and maintain 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 - Executes planned process experiments, collects, and analyzes data and reports experimental results - Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance - Provides training to production associates - Develops and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications - Collaborates with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects - Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems - Maintains effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers - Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP) - Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards - Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers - Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste - Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required - Associates degree in a technical discipline - 2+ years 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 - Able to troubleshoot 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 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) Required Skills: General electrical knowledge, Mechanical knowledge, Troubleshooting skills Important Skills: Safety mindset Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-directed, Administrative skills, Problem-solving ability