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First Solar · 6 days ago

Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (B Crew) USA

Perrysburg, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.03/hr - $32.21/hr

1+ years exp

First Solar is a company focused on renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II to assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

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)

Adherent 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

Qualification

TroubleshootingElectrical systemsMechanical systemsStatistical analysisLaser systemsSelf-directedProcess controlCommunication skills

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, OR

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, OR

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting

Safety first mindset

Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line

Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems

Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control

Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision

Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions

Good written and oral communications skills in English

Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters

Follow PM procedures for all laser systems and assure completion of PM's when due

Run daily measurement routines on 'Microvu' optical comparator and implement accurate changes to lasers as necessary

Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality

Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to laser issues

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