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

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

51d•$23 - $32

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. 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. Primary initial responsibilities will focus on material handling and JBT AGV operations throughout the entire facility. Guide production associate to upskilling MH Equipment and Process Perform, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

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 setting, OR
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 setting, OR
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
Safety first mindset.
Extensive verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
Extensive verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills.
Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and oral communications skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line.
Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Competency in maintaining and repairing one or more of the following process equipment toolsets is strongly preferred: robotics, highly automated material handling (conveyor) systems, accumulation/storage systems and auto guide vehicles (AGV).

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
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
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, safety documentation 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)
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
Preforming FAT (Final/Factory Acceptance Test) on MH equipment
Inventory management with JBT AGV operations
Other duties as assigned.