First Solar · 11 hours ago
Test Technician II
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.37/hr - $32.69/hr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leader in solar technology and is seeking a Test Technician II to support their reliability operations and testing in the Reliability Lab. The role involves performing reliability tests, processing warranty returns, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures while training new technicians and assisting with various tasks.
Renewable EnergyManufacturingClean EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Responsible to perform baseline and post test measurement for all standard Reliability tests
Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment
Responsible to process warranty returns
Perform data entry for Reliability testing
Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule
Responsible to communicate 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 to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor
Responsible for providing guidance to an employee when a supervisor is not available
Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or an action plan
Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures
Responsible to identify and retrieve weekly PRM or ETA modules for reliability testing per schedule
Perform calibration and ensure that simulators are in good condition to test products
Responsible to train new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment
Responsible to lead testing and other technicians in a specific area to ensure assignment completion and accuracy
Responsible to perform audits of testing and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
Responsible for working with other departments to ensure modules are delivered and removed from lab as needed
Coordinate and perform testing for customer audits
Responsible for performing 5S Tasks, Audits and Compliance work
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
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
Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results
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
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$2.17BKey Investors
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Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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