First Solar
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew)
First Solar, Trinity, Alabama, United States, 35673
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew)
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. 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. Bachelor’s degree in a 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 Exempt positions consider adding, “Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs”. 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 Are the current year’s goals represented through required activities? Always add, “Other duties as assigned.” Always add, “Job description subject to change at any time.” Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Group Lead, Manufacturing Engineering This position will not have direct reports. Travel: What percent of travel is required during a given year? 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $18.56-$25.98 hourly
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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. 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. Bachelor’s degree in a 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 Exempt positions consider adding, “Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs”. 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 Are the current year’s goals represented through required activities? Always add, “Other duties as assigned.” Always add, “Job description subject to change at any time.” Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Group Lead, Manufacturing Engineering This position will not have direct reports. Travel: What percent of travel is required during a given year? 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $18.56-$25.98 hourly
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