Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA

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 manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Education/Experience: - 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 technical discipline with 0-2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting Required Skills/Competencies: - Safety first mindset. - Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line - Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems - Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control - Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision - Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions - Good written and oral communications skills in English - Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks - Assist with critical process alignment of laser systems and scribe parameters - Follow PM procedures for all laser systems and assure completion of PM's when due - Run daily measurement routines on "Microvu" optical comparator and implement accurate changes to lasers as necessary - Continuously monitor production line lasers to ensure product quality.Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to laser issues. Essential 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) - Adherent 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. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position will not have direct reports. Travel: <