Technician- Engineering Maintenance I Manufacturing Technology Scaling USA

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. - Support engineering test activities (Machine setup, material changes, WIP movement) - Review process and equipment data on dashboards and determine corrective action as needed - 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. Education/Experience: - High School Diploma or equivalent is required. - Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria to qualify: - Associates degree in 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; Work assignment will rotate between different buildings in a workweek 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. Trained and certified to operate, maintain and troubleshoot multiple sophisticated electro mechanical manufacturing equipment. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time.