First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

Maintain the procedures and work instructions for the calibration System.  Manage all calibrations within the facility and ensure that systems are set up and implemented. Execute inspection procedures and processes for the inspection of incoming material.

Education/Experience:

Two-year Electronic Technical Degree or three years or more equivalent experience working in electronics and /or calibration departments. Four-year B.S. degree highly desired.  Three years or more experience in a manufacturing environment. Three years or more experience working with electronics. 

Required Skills/Competencies:

Self-starter. Be collaborative. Be safe. Be agile. Be innovative/entrepreneurial. Be results-focused. Basic understanding of electronic devices. Experience with calibration system requirements. Experience using micrometers, gage blocks and microscopes. Basic inspection methods for production type parts. Proven computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook required). Proven communications skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

Complete assignments and projects as directed, with minimal supervision Completes all calibrations on time and with proper documentation. Maintain calibration procedures and records per company policy. Define and implement corrective actions on devices that are out of calibration. Conduct effective communications levels and foster team building. Interface with other departments and locations. Perform inspections of incoming material, using provided metrology. Release material in SAP after completing the inspections. Assist in module inspections when needed. Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

Engineer- Quality I. This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

No travel is required after initial training travel. 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

$18.56-$25.98 Hourly. 

US Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on a frequent basis. 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. 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist 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, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection). 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 and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.