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First Solar · 17 hours ago

Test Technician II

Perrysburg, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.37/hr - $32.72/hr

2+ years exp

First Solar is a leading solar technology company, and they are seeking a Test Technician II to support reliability operations and testing in their Reliability Lab. The role involves conducting tests to ensure product performance and warranty commitments while assisting Reliability Engineers with various tasks and training new technicians.

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 to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per 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

Able to work independently with less supervision

Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards

Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor

Provides guidance to team members as needed

Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan

Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures

Responsible for identifying and retrieving weekly PRM or ETA modules for reliability testing per schedule

Perform calibration and ensure that simulators are in good condition to test products

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 start failure analysis procedures and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 2 failure analysis and troubleshooting)

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

Calibration/testing experienceElectrical test equipmentData analysisForklift operationSimulators operationJMP knowledgeSQL proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam playerOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred), OR

Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment, OR

High School Diploma with minimum 5 years working experience in a manufacturing lab or quality environment

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 fork lift 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 ability

Must be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area at all times

Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was ran 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

Ability to load more complicated test setups and assist in developing new testing setups

Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning on a PM schedule

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 logger)

Possess basic knowledge of JMP and SQL application

Leadership skill is an added advantage