What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician I (CREW C / Day Shift) position at First Solar?
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
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 / Experience :
Bachelor’s 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.
Required Skills / Competencies :
Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required
Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
Ability to operate a forklift 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 abilities when a test or equipment faults.
Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was ran properly.
Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan
Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
Must always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.
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.
Essential Responsibilities :
Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
Responsible for safely loading and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
Responsible for processing warranty returns.
Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
Responsible for ensuring that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.
Responsible for communicating 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 for assisting in any other task or job assign by supervisor.
Responsible for training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.
Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
Identify durability / stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change.
Reporting Relationships :
Reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations
Travel :
0-5% travel required.
Estimated Salary Range :
17.84-$25.00 Hourly.
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
Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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 limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
All associates working on the production floor 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)
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.
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