First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.Basic Job Functions: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.Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) ORAssociates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) ORHigh School Diploma with minimum 3 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.Required Skills/Competencies:Basic ability using tools and operating equipment requiredAbility to learn the basic operation of simulators requiredAbility to operate a forklift requiredMust have good glass handling skillsMust possess good communication skills.Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructionsMust be motivated to work independentlyMust be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.Must be always organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.Proven communications skills and attention to detail.Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).Good team player.Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger).Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containersEnsure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing wasteEnsure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.Essential Responsibilities:Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.Responsible to process warranty returns.Perform data entry for Reliability testing.Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.Responsible to communicate immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.Responsible to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor.Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).Reporting Relationships:Reports to the Supervisor, Lab OperationsTravel:0-5% travel requiredEstimated Hourly Range:$18.00 - $22.00 per hourUS Physical Requirements:Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per dayWill climb stairs on an occasional basisWill exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basisWill lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basisWill lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basisWill 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 basis20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is requiredMust be able to comply with all safety standards and proceduresMay reach above shoulder heights and below th