Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify and/or implement system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
• Participate in the training/upskilling of production associates and technicians.
• Solve production, equipment, and process problems.
• Perform on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Accomplish daily assignments as scheduled and directed.
• 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.
• Manage the transition of new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation.
• 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 other members of the manufacturing team.
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Complete First Solar EMT 1 training program.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Safety first mindset
• Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills
• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Able to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line
• Able to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line
• Able to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations.
• No direct reports.
• Travel for initial onboarding training in other FS manufacturing facilities may be required. Little to no travel required (<5%) after initial training period.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria to qualify:
• Associate 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 Associate EMT at First Solar and rating of “5” or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories.

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.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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).

All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.