First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
- Will support developmental tests in the research and development line.
- Operate and/or execute process steps using a mix of processing equipment, manual processing, test equipment and metrology tools.
- Follow work instructions and interpret task documents.
- Can perform basic analytics to ensure proper operation of tools and execution of tests.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant technical experience in manufacturing or lab environment or 1 Year as an Engineering Test Support I at First Solar.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions/test plans.
- Average ability to use tools and operating equipment is required (robots, conveyors, human/machine interfaces).
- Ability to repetitively handle glass coupons, plates, and finished modules.
- Proven communication skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Teams). Able to run JMP scripts and analyze simple datasets using JMP and SQL application upon training.
- Possess the ability to learn to use JMP and SQL applications. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible to ensure that all the tests are complete as per the schedule including sample acquiring, testing and data entry for all development tests.
- Communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
- Able to execute assigned tasks. Responsible to assist in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.
- Able to analyze work environment and make suggestions for continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, safety, or performance.
- Works under daily supervision. Follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish routine tasks.
- Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager
- This position will not have direct reports.
Travel:
Estimated Salary Range:
Work Schedule:
- M-F between 8:00AM-4:30PM
US Physical Requirements:
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.