First Solar · 3 months ago
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (A Crew / PM Shift)
1400 Corporate Drive, New Iberia, LA, 70560, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.89/hr - $26.44/hr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, and they are seeking a Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in the installation and qualification of systems while troubleshooting manufacturing issues. The role involves implementing system improvements to achieve production goals and supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment.
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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
Provide training to production associates
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Associates degree in a technical discipline
2+ years 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 communications skills in English
Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
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
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)
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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