Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA (Crew A/AM Shift)

About the position

The Technician - Manufacturing Engineer II position involves assisting in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifying and implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The role requires a safety-first mindset and proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving on the manufacturing line, as well as proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems. The technician will respond to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control and will be self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision.

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.
• Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process.
• Transition 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 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 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, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial 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, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.

Benefits

• Hourly wage range of $21.97 - $30.77.
• Full-time employment.