Test Technician II

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.  

Basic Job Functions:  

Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and testing in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes.  Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development.  Develop expertise and train other associates from new hires, plant expansions and satellite plants while working with other technicians in Perrysburg.   

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR 

• Associate 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 a minimum of 5 years working experience in a manufacturing lab or quality environment OR 

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of progressive Fist Solar experience in manufacturing or quality environment. 

• Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage. 

Required Skills/Competencies: 

• Basic ability to use tools and operating equipment required. 

• Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required. 

• Ability to operate a forklift 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. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.                                                                     

• Responsible for safely load and operate 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 to assist in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.       

• Responsible for providing guidance to an employee when a supervisor is not available.  

• 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. 

Reporting Relationships: 

• This position will report to the Supervisor, Lab Operations 

• This position will not have direct reports. 

Travel: 

• ​​0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)​ 

Estimated Hourly Range: 

• $18.56-$25.98 Hourly 

US Physical Requirements:  

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. 

• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. 

• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis. 

• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 

• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. 

• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. 

• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. 

• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. 

• The ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards). 

• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair). 

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. 

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.