Manufacturing Engineering Technician

2 weeks ago

Perrysburg, United States First Solar Full time

First Solar Job Description


Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician I


Reports To: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering


Job Status: Non-Exempt

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

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Experience & Education:

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 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.

Required Skills/Competencies:

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.

Essential 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.

Provides training to production associates.

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 job duties as assigned.
  • Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

$23.00-$25.48 hourly.

US Physical Requirements:

  • Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
  • Will exert up to 58 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
  • Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively 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.
  • 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).



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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.


Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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 are a driving force in the success of our company.


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