Technician- Engineering Maintenance I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)

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. - Troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues. - 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. - Participates in 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: - Associates degree in a technical discipline. - Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function. - One year First Solar technical experience. - Six months experience as Associate EMT at First Solar and rating of "5" or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories. Required Skills/Competencies: - Safety first mindset. - Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge. - 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. 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. - 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 reports 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 updates 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. - 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. - Completes First Solar EMT 1 training program. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This position will not have d