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First Solar, Inc.

Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (Laser A CREW)

First Solar, Inc., Trinity, Alabama, United States, 35673

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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 in English

Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line

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)

Adhere 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

Reporting Relationships

No direct reports

Travel

10% travel may be required during a given year

Estimated Pay Range -$18.89 - $26.44

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 50 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 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.

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