Technician- Manufacturing Engineer ; Crew

Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew)

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- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew) role at First Solar.

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• Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day‑to‑day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

• Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day‑to‑day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

• 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 of 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.

• Safety‑first mindset.
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
• Self‑directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to troubleshoot 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.

• Develop a complete understanding of deposition processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Resolve 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 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.
• 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.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Dispositions 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position reports to the Manager‑ Manufacturing Engineering.
• This position will not have direct reports.

• No travel is required.

• $18.89–$26.44 hourly.

• 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 to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required…