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Technician- Engineering Maintenance II Manufacturing Technology Scaling USA
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$26/hr–$38/hr
Full-time
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Aug 11
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The technician will assist in the installation, qualification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment while troubleshooting process and equipment issues. They are also responsible for training production associates and ensuring all processes meet throughput and yield performance goals.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and meet specific experience criteria based on their educational background. Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are required, along with the ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Full job description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
Support engineering test activities (Machine setup, material changes, WIP movement)
Review process and equipment data on dashboards and determine corrective action as needed
Troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues.
Logs relevant information in shift and daily pass-down
Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
Leads the training/upskilling of production associates and technicians.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria to qualify:
No post-high school degree:
Four or more years mechanical, electrical or process technician experience as a primary job function, or two or more years experience as FS EMT I or MET I or MT I
Journeyman or other trade certification strongly preferred in lieu of post-HS degree.
Associates (2-year) degree in a technical discipline:
Two or more years mechanical, electrical or process technician experience or one year experience as FS EMT I or MET I or MT I
Bachelors (4-year) degree in an engineering/technical discipline:
One year mechanical, electrical or process technician experience or six months experience as FS EMT I or MET I or MT I
Required Skills/Competencies:
Safety first mindset.
Extensive verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
Trained and certified to operate, maintain and troubleshoot multiple manufacturing equipment either in semiconductor (vacuum deposition, slot-die coating, ink-jet printing, laser scribing, thermal ovens glass washing) or finishing (bussing, lamination, framing) process areas.
External candidates require prior experience in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting similar or equivalent sophisticated electro mechanical equipment (machine tools, large area printers, glass coaters or web coaters etc.)
Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and oral communications skills.
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.
Essential Responsibilities:
Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment.
Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed; Work assignment will rotate between different buildings in a workweek
Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
Sets up and maintains gauges.
Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
Executes planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data and report experimental results.
Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
Transitions new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation
Provides training to production associates.
Develops and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
Maintains effective communication with other members of the manufacturing team.
Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Will handle Hazardous chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:
This position will not have direct reports.
Travel:
Travel for initial onboarding training in other FS manufacturing facilities may be required.
Little to no travel required (<5%) after initial training period.
Estimated Salary Range:
$26.97-$38.46 Hourly.
US Physical Requirements:
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 each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees 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 (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
Will require to wear clean room gowns or coveralls when on the production floor
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.
First Solar, Inc. is America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered company among the world's largest solar manufacturers, First Solar is focused on competitively and reliably enabling power generation needs with its advanced, uniquely American thin film PV technology. Developed at R&D labs in California and Ohio, the company's technology represents the next generation of solar power generation, providing a competitive, high-performance, and responsibly produced alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV modules.
For more information about First Solar:
- Visit us on the web at http://www.firstsolar.com
- Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/firstsolar (@FirstSolar)
- Check us out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/firstsolar
Offices: 350 West Washington Street, Suite 600, Tempe, Arizona 85281, US · 28101 Cedar Park Blvd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551, US · 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, US · Lot PT 2486, First Solar Boulevard (Jalan Hi-Tech 11), Zon Industri Fasa 3, Kulim Hi-Tech Park,, Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09090, MY · Lot A1 & A2, D10 Street Dong Nam Industrial Park Binh My Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, VN
Thin-film solar panel manufacturingPower Generationand Renewable EnergyClean EnergySolarManufacturing
First Solar, Inc. is America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered company among the world's largest solar manufacturers, First Solar is focused on competitively and reliably enabling power generation needs with its advanced, uniquely American thin film PV technology. Developed at R&D labs in California and Ohio, the company's technology represents the next generation of solar power generation, providing a competitive, high-performance, and responsibly produced alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV modules.
For more information about First Solar:
- Visit us on the web at http://www.firstsolar.com
- Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/firstsolar (@FirstSolar)
- Check us out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/firstsolar
Offices: 350 West Washington Street, Suite 600, Tempe, Arizona 85281, US · 28101 Cedar Park Blvd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551, US · 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, US · Lot PT 2486, First Solar Boulevard (Jalan Hi-Tech 11), Zon Industri Fasa 3, Kulim Hi-Tech Park,, Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09090, MY · Lot A1 & A2, D10 Street Dong Nam Industrial Park Binh My Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, VN
Thin-film solar panel manufacturingPower Generationand Renewable EnergyClean EnergySolarManufacturing