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. Experience & Education: * High School Diploma or equivalent is required * Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: o Associates degree in a technical discipline o Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function o One year First Solar technical experience o 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 * Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process * Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation * 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 Reporting Relationships: * This position will not have direct reports. Travel: * No travel is required. Estimated Salary Range: $18.56-$25.98 US 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 l