Job Description

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

Basic Job Functions:

Perform Test & Reliability testing and measurement on sample modules for the purpose of Product Reliability Monitoring (PRM), second source supplier qualifications, ETA & NCP for Stability and Durability

Education/Experience:

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or equivalent field.
5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
2 – 3-year experience in electronic testing environment.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Behavioral:

Ability to communication both in English and Tamil
Meticulous and attentive to details
Able to adapt to changes fast and have flexibility
Possess good tardiness
Fast learner

Technical:

Basic troubleshooting skills
Knowledgeable in calibration/testing/measurement experience
Knowledgeable in using measurement tools and operating equipment (multimeters, power supplies and data logger)
Knowledgeable in Microsoft application

Essential Responsibilities:

Perform baseline and posttest measurement for all Reliability test on sample modules pulled out from production line as per defined schedule.
Communicate any abnormal test results immediately relevant stakeholder for containment and corrective action.
Perform first level maintenance on test equipment and communicate to relevant authorities if any abnormalities found on test equipment.
Responsible for maintenance of Quality Control Procedures and records per Company Policy and ISO Standards.

Reporting Relationships:

This position is reporting to Quality Engineer - III

Travel:

Approximately 12 months of travel is required during a given year.

Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
May lift up to 50 lbs.
Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
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 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)

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.

Technician- Reli & Test Eng II IND