Test Technician I at First Solar · 28101…

Summary: First Solar is a company focused on solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Test Technician I to perform reliability testing in their lab. The role involves conducting baseline and posttest measurements, operating test equipment, and ensuring product performance meets warranty commitments. Responsibilities: - 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 - Other duties as assigned - Job description subject to change at any time Required Qualifications: - 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 - Other duties as assigned - Job description subject to change at any time - 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 test and measurement equipment, Micrometers, Multimeters, Power supplies, Data loggers, SQL, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Forklift operation, Glass handling