Process Technician in Jacksonville, Florida at JINKO SOLAR U.S. INDUSTRIES INC.

About Jax Power Industries
Jax Power Industries (JXP), formerly known as Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries, Inc., is a U.S.-based solar manufacturer operating a 2 GW, 400,000-square-foot facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally established as a 400 MW single-line plant in 2018 and expanded to two production lines in 2024, the facility now employs more than 650 people and manufactures advanced bi-facial N-Type TOPCon solar modules. Jax Power combines advanced manufacturing technology, AI-assisted quality systems, and a skilled workforce to support the continued growth of American solar manufacturing.

Department: Process
Job Title: Process Technician
Reports to: Process Engineering Superintendent

Overview
The Process Technician provides hands-on support for solar module manufacturing on an assigned frontend or backend shift. The technician verifies that materials, equipment settings, and products meet process standards, troubleshoots routine defects, and helps contain quality issues to protect yield and throughput.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform process walks, startup and changeover checks, and first-piece verification. Confirm materials, recipes, settings, and measurements against approved specifications.
• For frontend assignments, verify stringer camera results, ribbon alignment, busbar and encapsulant placement, pre-lamination electroluminescence (EL) inspection, and rework quality.
• For backend assignments, verify lamination output, trimming, framing, and junction box assembly. Review electrical test results, final EL images, visual inspection results, and label and barcode accuracy.
• Respond to alarms and out-of-spec conditions. Contain affected material, adjust settings within approved limits and authorization, verify results, and escalate complex equipment faults to Equipment Engineering.
• Use inspection images, measurements, barcode history, and alarm logs to investigate defects. Help verify root causes and corrective actions. Record findings, actions, and open items in the shift handoff.
• Use the manufacturing execution system (MES), dashboards, and Excel to track yield, rework, breakage, scrap, and defect rates for the assigned area.
• Support engineer-led experiments, new product and material trials, and projects to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Collect data and summarize results.
• Help update work instructions and response plans, demonstrate approved procedures to operators, and complete competency sign-offs for the assigned area.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, EHS, and Facilities. Support audits, maintain an orderly work area, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Requirements and Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or vocational training preferred.
• Manufacturing, process support, or quality inspection experience preferred. Solar module manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel for reviewing production data and reporting trends. Familiarity with MES or inspection systems preferred.
• Ability to read specifications, use measurement tools, identify defects, and follow standard operating procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and communication skills. Ability to resolve routine issues independently and escalate promptly.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, or perform repetitive movements as needed. Lift components weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Work around moving machinery and material-handling equipment, with possible exposure to noise, dust, and temperature changes. Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Provide support on an assigned day or night shift q, including weekends or extended hours as operational needs require.