Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II

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: Estimated Salary Range: US Physical Requirements: * Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.* Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.* Will lift up to 58 pounds on an o