First Solar · 1 day ago
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA (A Crew/AM Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.03/hr - $32.21/hr
1+ years expFirst Solar is a leading solar energy company, and they are seeking a Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II to assist in the installation and qualification of systems and troubleshoot manufacturing issues. The role involves guiding production associates, performing maintenance and repairs on equipment, and implementing process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
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
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, safety documentation 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
Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
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
Preforming FAT (Final/Factory Acceptance Test) on MH equipment
Inventory management with JBT AGV operations
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time
Qualification
Required
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
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
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting
Safety first mindset
Extensive verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
Extensive verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills
Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision
Good written and oral communications skills
Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line
Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line
Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations
Preferred
Competency in maintaining and repairing one or more of the following process equipment toolsets is strongly preferred: robotics, highly automated material handling (conveyor) systems, accumulation/storage systems and auto guide vehicles (AGV)
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
2026-01-07
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