Process Technician (Manufacturing Engineer Technician I; Days)

New Iberia, LA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. The position involves assisting in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifying and implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. This role will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

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
• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in a technical discipline or 2+ years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function or one year First Solar technical experience or 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 communications skills in English
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Benefits

• Estimated Salary Range: $18.89 - $26.44 Hourly