Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II; B Crew

Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer II (B Crew) USA

First Solar invites you to apply for the role of Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer II (B Crew) USA.

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

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day manufacturing issues.
• Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield and product performance goals.

• 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 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Safety first mindset.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
• Proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to respond to SPC alarms and bring processes back in control.
• Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Competence in applying statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to handle 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 PMs when due.
• Run daily measurement routines on “Microvu” optical comparator and implement accurate laser changes.
• Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality and act as point of contact for laser issues.

• Solve day‑to‑day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements and develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges and ensure all processes run 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 and develop internal documentation (drawings, SOPs, process specifications).
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non‑conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers; hazardous and satellite accumulation containers are kept closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• This position will not have direct reports.

• $23.03–32.21 per hour

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps frequently.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds occasionally and 37 pounds frequently.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and 37 pounds frequently.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction); ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green required.
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, cut‑resistant gloves, jackets, aprons, arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection and respirators); condition of employment may require…