First Solar · 3 days ago
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (B Crew)
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.89/hr - $26.44/hr
1+ years expFirst Solar is a leading renewable energy company focused on manufacturing solar panels. The Technician - Manufacturing Engineer I role involves assisting in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues to improve throughput and product performance.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Develops a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems
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 maintains 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 updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
Interfaces 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
Dispositions 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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associates degree in a technical discipline, Two or more years of 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 trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
Comprehension of vacuum technology fundamentals
Understanding of deposition principles
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)
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
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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