First Solar

First Solar

Technician- Engineering Maintenance I USA

OH, United States

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$26kDetected 7 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role68
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70

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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

  • Identifies and implements yield and product performance improvements.
  • Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
  • Sets up and maintains gauges.
  • Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
  • Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
  • Maintains effective communication with other members of the manufacturing team.
  • This position reports to the Technical Supervisor or the Technical Group Lead.

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.
  • Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
  • Travel for initial onboarding training in other FS manufacturing facilities may be required.

Skills

  • Safety first mindset.
  • Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
  • Verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills.
  • Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line.
  • Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.
  • Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Compensation

  • $18.89-$26.44 Hourly.

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.