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Test Technician II (M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
First Solar
Perform reliability operations, testing, and data entry in First Solar's Reliability Lab, ensuring product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under specified exposure extremes. Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments as needed.
23d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Perrysburg, OH
Onsite
Company Size
3,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Construction services
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Commercial
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
reliability testing
equipment operation
failure analysis
compliance audits
module handling
data analysis
- Responsible for working with other departments to ensure modules are delivered and removed from lab as needed.
- Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures.
- Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
- Responsible to perform audits of testing and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance,
- Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
- Responsible for performing 5S Tasks, Audits and Compliance work.
- Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
- Identify durability/stability defects and issues and start failure analysis procedures and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 2 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
- Coordinate and perform testing for customer audits.
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
- Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or an action plan.
- Perform calibration and ensure that simulators are in good condition to test products.
- Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- Must be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area at all times.
- Responsible to perform baseline and post test measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
- Responsible to process warranty returns.
- Responsible to communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
- Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.
- Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Responsible for providing guidance to an employee when a supervisor is not available.
- Responsible to lead testing and other technicians in a specific area to ensure assignment completion and accuracy.
- Responsible to identify and retrieve weekly PRM or ETA modules for reliability testing per schedule.
- Responsible for training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.
- Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
- Responsible to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor.
What you bring
test setup
problem solving
sql
test equipment
ms office
manufacturing experience
- Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
- 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
- Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.
- Possess basic knowledge of JMP and SQL application.
- Proven communications skills and attention to detail.
- Two years of experience as a Test Technician I at First Solar.
- Ability to operate a fork lift required.
- Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).
- 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).
- Ability to load more complicated test setups and assist in developing new testing setups.
- Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
- Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
- Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning on a PM schedule.
- 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
- Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR
- Able to work independently with less supervision.
- Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.
- Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
- Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment OR
- Must possess good communication skills.
- Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.
- Must be motivated to work independently.
- Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
- Must have good glass handling skills.
- Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.
- Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was ran properly.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- 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).
- High School Diploma with minimum 5 years working experience in a manufacturing, lab, or quality environment OR
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger).
- $23.03-$32.21 Hourly.
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Company
Overview
20 GW
Solar Installations Completed
Completed over 20 gigawatts of solar installations globally, demonstrating significant contributions to renewable energy projects worldwide.
- Focuses on manufacturing advanced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and providing utility-scale PV power plants.
- Offers a range of solutions, from manufacturing to large-scale solar power projects, emphasizing sustainability.
- Pioneers a closed-loop recycling process for solar panels, reducing environmental impact.
- Drives clean energy transformation with integrated solutions including development, financing, and operation of solar plants.
- “Responsible Solar” — commitment to environmental stewardship from sourcing through end‑of‑life management
- “Principled foundation” — zero tolerance for human rights abuses and strong governance
- Transparency — first solar manufacturer to publish onsite third‑party social‑audit findings globally
- Innovation & technical excellence — industry‑leading efficiency, ultra‑low carbon footprint, fastest energy payback
34% Emissions Reduction
GHG Target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028.
Net-Zero by 2050
Long-Term GHG Goal
Company target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
100% Renewable Energy
US by 2026, Global by 2028
Commitment to using 100% renewable energy in U.S. operations by 2026 and globally by 2028.
88K Tonnes Recycling
Global PV Capacity
Annual photovoltaic recycling capacity reaching 88,000 tonnes.
- Since 2008, GHG intensity reduced ~77%; since 2020, energy per watt down 15%, water intensity down 48%
- 2023: manufacturing water recycling up 88%, 318M L recycled; water intensity down 6%, waste intensity down 28%
- Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 modules achieved EPEAT Climate+ (≤400 kg CO₂ e/kWp)
- Manufacturing energy intensity per watt reduced 65% since 2009; goal: 74% by 2028
- Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway
- No detailed public gender statistics found
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