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First Solar · 1 month ago

Test Technician I - C Crew

1 First Solar Way, Trinity, AL, 35673, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.84/hr - $25/hr

1+ years exp

First Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Test Technician I to join their team. The role involves conducting reliability tests and measurements to ensure product performance and warranty commitments, while supporting engineers with various tasks related to product reliability.

Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Electrical testingData analysisForklift operationCalibration experienceElectrical measurement equipmentBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam playerOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

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