Reliability & Test Engineer Technician II

Reliability & Test Engineer Technician II Perrysburg, OH, United States Job Description First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Support new test equipment development. Identify and/or implement test and measurement system improvements that increase test throughput and equipment performance. Troubleshoot day-to-day reliability test equipment issues. Support existing equipment performance and reliability including solar simulators, environmental chambers, lightsoak chambers and laboratory measurement equipment. Assist with worldwide equipment and test method replication and Standard Test Qualifications methods. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years work experience in a manufacturing or lab environment. Associate’s degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 4 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment. High School diploma with at least 6 years of experience in related field. Calibration/testing/measurement experience is desired. Required Skills/Competencies: Proven mechanical skills General electrical/electronic knowledge Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work with minimal supervision Self-directed, proactive approach to problem solving Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required. Good written and oral communication skills Excellent problem-solving skills Essential Responsibilities: Execute planned experiments and equipment qualification testing (collect and analyze data and report results). Develop, design, and support new reliability test equipment installations. Assist with the different in-house module reliability testing and activities. Responsible for solving day-to-day test equipment issues. Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings. Identify and implement long-term reliability test equipment improvements. Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, work instructions, equipment lock-out-tag-out, and equipment specs. Ability to learn the detailed operation and component functions of solar simulators, environmental chambers, ligthsoak chambers, measurement instruments and other related equipment required. Responsible for interacting with internal associates and equipment suppliers to complete assigned projects. Basic to advanced experience using electro-mechanical test and measurement equipment desired. Basic to advanced knowledge of various measurement techniques. Provide training for equipment users. Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Reporting Relationships: This position will report to Test and Measurement Engineer, Rel Lab Equipment Group Travel: 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $23.37-$32.72 Hourly. US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs or steps 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 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in both eyes (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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require 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. Job Info Job Identification 1023695 Job Category Performance-Predictive Analytics Posting Date 02/28/2026, 06:45 AM Locations 28101 Cedar Park Blvd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US Job Schedule Full time Work Schedule M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM(United States of America)