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Test Technician II
First Solar
Leading provider of solar energy solutions, manufacturing innovative photovoltaic modules.
Perform reliability testing and lab operations for solar modules.
6d ago
$23 - $32
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
calibration
data entry
audits
training
safety compliance
Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
Responsible to communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
Coordinate and perform testing for customer audits.
Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.
Responsible for providing guidance to an employee when a supervisor is not available.
Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or an action plan.
Responsible to identify and retrieve weekly PRM or ETA modules for reliability testing per schedule.
Identify durability/stability defects and issues and start failure analysis procedures and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 2 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
Responsible to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor.
Responsible to lead testing and other technicians in a specific area to ensure assignment completion and accuracy.
Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
Perform calibration and ensure that simulators are in good condition to test products.
Responsible for performing 5S Tasks, Audits and Compliance work.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.
Responsible to perform baseline and post test measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Must be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area at all times.
Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures
Responsible to process warranty returns.
Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
Responsible for working with other departments to ensure modules are delivered and removed from lab as needed.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
Responsible to train new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.
Responsible to perform audits of testing and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
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. Develop expertise and train other associates from new hires, plant expansions and satellite plants while working with other technicians in Perrysburg.
What you bring
bachelor degree
sql
jmp
forklift
problem solving
communication
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
Must have good glass handling skills.
Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.
Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.
Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
Must possess good communication skills.
Possess basic knowledge of JMP and SQL application.
Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
Proven communications skills and attention to detail.
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
Ability to load more complicated test setups and assist in developing new testing setups.
Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.
Able to work independently with less supervision.
Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR
Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).
Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
Must be motivated to work independently.
Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.
Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was ran properly.
Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment OR
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger).
Ability to operate a fork lift required.
Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning on a PM schedule.
Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.
0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
High School Diploma with minimum 5 years working experience in a manufacturing lab or quality environment.
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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).
20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
Benefits
$23.03-$32.21 Hourly.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
all candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check and any required tests.
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
Inclusion & Diversity
Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway
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