Test Technician I (2nd shift M-F)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and test in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes. Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR* Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR* High School Diploma with a minimum of 3 years' working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.* High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in First Solar lab environment as a contractor.* Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage. Required Skills/Competencies: * Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.* Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.* Ability to operate a forklift required.* Must have good glass handling skills.* Must possess good communication skills.* Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.* Must be motivated to work independently.* Must be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities when a test or equipment faults.* Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was run properly.* Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.* Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.* Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.* Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.* Must always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.* Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.* Proven communications skills and attention to detail.* Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).* Good team player.* Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data loggers).* 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. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.* Responsible for safely loading and operating all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.* Responsible for processing warranty returns.* Perform data entry for Reliability testing.* Responsible for ensuring that all the tests and measurements are complete by the schedule.* Responsible for communicating immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.* Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.* Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.* Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.* Responsible for training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.* Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.* Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).* Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan.* Other duties as assigned.* Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting R