Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (PM Crew) USA

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. Position will have responsibility for Submodule and Laser toolsets.
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
Associates 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
Bachelors degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting
Required Skills:
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
Essential Functions & 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
Physical Requirements:
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given ti