Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (PGT3/B 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 systems, 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 GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:* Associates degree in technical discipline.* 2+ years of machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function.* One year First Solar technical experience.* 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. 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)* 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 Lead- Technical Group.* This position will not have direct reports. Travel: Estimated Salary Range: $23-26.44/hourUS 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 objects on a frequent basis.* 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.* May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.* May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.* Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.* Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety g