First Solar
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II USA (Crew A)
Trinity, AL, United States · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
- Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
- Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
- Set up and maintain gauges.
- Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
- Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
- Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
- This position reports to the Lead- Technical Group.
Requirements
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
- Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
Skills
- 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.
Compensation
- Estimated Salary Range:
Equal opportunity
- Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
This listing is sourced directly from First Solar's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.