Engineering Test Support I

Job Description

*All Shifts available*

Basic Job Functions:

• Will conduct developmental tests in line and on test equipment, including glass handling and sample fabrication.
• 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.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant technical experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.

Required Skills:

• Proven communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions/test plans
• Average computer skills (Word, Excel, JMP)
• Good team player
• Average ability to use tools and operating equipment is required (micrometers, multi-meters, sockets and ratchet)
• Possess the ability to learn to use JMP application
• Ability to repetitively handle glass coupons, E-Plates, and production plates
• Ability to operate a fork lift is preferred

Essential Functions & 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
• Responsible to communicate immediately any abnormal finding on the product or testing equipment
• Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to handle coupons, E-plates, and production plates repetitively for testing and randomization of samples
• Sample preparation for development tests including cutting of plates
• Ability to learn Stalter, Mechanical Cutter, and Water Jet Cutting tools
• Sorting and pulling production plates and delivering to WJ for cutting
• Ability to support production line activities and measurements as needed
• Responsible to perform any baseline or post-cutting measurement whenever needed
• Responsible to support Engineer on any improvement project.
• Able to learn to run JMP scripts and analyze simple datasets using JMP and SQL application
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Responsible to assist in any other task or job assigned by supervisor
• Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.00 - $23.00/Hour

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• 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.
• May reach above shoulder and below the waist heights on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• 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).

Please note: 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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.