Technician- Test I (2nd Shift) at First Solar Inc in Perrysburg, Ohio

Job Description:

Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.

Primary Job Functions:

Basic Job Functions:  

Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and testing in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes.  Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred)  OR

• Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR

• High School Diploma with minimum 3 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.

• Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible to perform baseline and post test measurement for all standard Reliability tests.                                                                   

• Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.

• Responsible to process warranty returns.                                                                                       

• Perform data entry for Reliability testing.

• Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule. 

• Responsible to communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.                   

• Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement

• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

• Responsible to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor.

• Identify durability/stability defects and  issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).

Required Skills:

• Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required

• Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required

• Ability to operate a fork lift required

• Must have good glass handling skills

• Must possess good communication skills.

• Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions

• Must be motivated to work independently

• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.

• Must be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area at all times.

• Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.

• Proven communications skills and attention to detail.

• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus). 

• Good team player.         

• Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger).

• 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 and stand periodically during the day.

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

• Will walk and climb stairs.

• Will reach over shoulder heights and below waist.

• Required to use hands to lift, handle, carry or feel.

• May be required to kneel, bend, talk and hear.

• Specific vision abilities are required.

• All associates working at a First Solar manufacturing or R&D facility may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).