Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (PGT4/C Crew)

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 is required - Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: - Associates degree in a technical discipline, and: - Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function, or - One year First Solar technical experience, or - Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar. Required Skills/Competencies: - Safety-first mindset. - General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge. - Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision. - Good written and oral communications skills in English. - Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line. - Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks. - Comprehension of vacuum technology fundamentals. - Understanding of deposition principles. Essential Responsibilities: - Develop a complete understanding of Deposition processes, equipment, and support systems. - 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). - Adhere 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 reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. - This position will not have direct reports. Travel: - No travel is required. Estimated Salary Range: - $18.89-$26.44 Hourly. 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 occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objec