Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (B Crew/PM Shift)) at First Solar in Perrysburg, OH

Job description

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. Education/Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR • Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR • Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting. Required Skills/Competencies: • Safety first mindset. • Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line. • Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems. • Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control. • Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision. • Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions. • Good written and oral communications skills in English. • Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks. • Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters. • Follow PM procedures for all laser systems and assure completion of PM’s when due. • Run daily measurement routines on “Microvu” optical comparator and implement accurate changes to lasers as necessary. • Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality. Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to laser issues. Essential Responsibilities: • Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems. • Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions. • Set up and maintain gauges. • Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan. • Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control. • Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results. • Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance. • Provide training to production associates. • Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications. • Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects. • Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems. • Provide training to production associates. • Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers. • Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP). • Adherent to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. • 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 not have direct reports. Travel: Estimated Salary Range: US Physical Requirements: • 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