First Solar · 20 hours ago
Technician - Reliability & Test Engineering III
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$23.27/hr - $33.17/hr
5+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Technician for Reliability & Test Engineering. This role involves maintaining reliability test equipment, troubleshooting electromechanical systems, and mentoring junior technicians while ensuring minimal equipment downtime through effective maintenance procedures.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair existing test equipment. Recommend and support equipment modifications for high failure rate issues or components
Utilize Oracle for management of preventative maintenance and tracking of spare parts
Active involvement in the design of internally developed test equipment
Leads build, install and qualification efforts for internally developed equipment
Provide requirements input for equipment to be built by outside vendors
Coordinates install and qualification efforts for vendor supplied test equipment
Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Support and work with engineers in a wide variety of tasks
May assist in mentoring, and training lower-level employees in proper operation and maintenance of equipment
Responsible for interfacing with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required to complete assigned projects
Qualification
Required
AS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, electronics or materials science with 10+ years of experience in a similar role OR 5 years in a RET II position at First Solar
BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, electronics or materials science with either: 1-2 years of experience OR 1-2 years in a RET II position at First Solar
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Ability to critique electrical schematics and mechanical drawings then develop mark-up drawings for required equipment modifications or to correct drawing deficiencies
Ability to learn the design, operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of lab and testing equipment and systems
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Advanced electrical / electronic knowledge
Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of Associates
Excellent problem-solving ability
Must be a self-starter that can work under minimal supervision
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
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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
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