Process Technician (PItman Night Shift)

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make. 

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Summary of Position

The Process Engineering Technician is responsible for daily monitoring of each process and making appropriate adjustments to resolve issues to maintain production line operations. Coordinate with the supervisors' arrangements and training, follow the experiments, and ensure the accuracy of experimental data.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• · Support production and ensure that equipment process integrity is in place, supervise and confirm the operation of each process, output, rework ratio, and resolution of various anomalies.
• · Perform periodic checking of machine process parameters and recipes, collect and evaluate operating and quality data to conduct equipment/recipe adjustment to ensure process optimization.
• · Quick and effective diagnosis and troubleshooting of routine or minor problems.
• · Confirm the content of changes to product categories and processes, ensure that the process parameters are always operating in optimal condition.
• · Get to know the manufacturing process in detail to be able to identify when the process is deviating from the norm and take action to correct it or to escalate it to Supervisor/Eng. if unable to correct the problem.
• · Implement new process technologies to improve product efficiency and yield, including equipment upgrades, process technologies, new material testing and introduction.
• · Troubleshoot nonstandard events on the production line and establish preventative measures to limit recurrence of such events.
• · Train other employees using the “Buddy”, “Trainer”, and “Certifier” levels, as well as updating training manuals when necessary.
• · Participate in programs to improve productivity and output quality of the module.
• · Provide technical support to production teams and perform other tasks as needed.
• · Ensure, enforce and comply with all legal requirements.
• · Minimize the risk of accidents and pollution.

Skills

• · A background or degree in a related science or engineering field, such as chemistry, mechanics, or physics.
• · Experience working on-site in production and being able to track various production data.
• · Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• · Ability to work independently and participate in teamwork.

Traits

• · Detailed oriented individual capable of time and project management.
• · Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• · Team oriented.
• · Commitment to continuous learning.
• · High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow-through.
• · Willing and able to work rotating shifts.

Education and/or Experience

• · Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• · Training in a technical field (e.g., Electronics, Mechanical), and a minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience.
• · Experience in on-site process control or fabrication is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program