Coordinator- Equipment II USA

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day manufacturing issues and identify or implement system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Provide organization and time‑management support for production equipment problems, including critical downs and systemic issues.
• Review daily tool performance data and present at factory performance meetings as needed.
• Proactively schedule repairs/rebuilds based on performance‑trending data.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and vendors.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Train production associates, maintenance technicians, and new engineers on operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
• Develop and update work instructions, assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications.
• Manage day‑to‑day construction and inventory of production and test distributors, including spare parts supply.
• Maintain data collection on distributor inventory, performance, and associated product performance.
• Communicate distributor allocation to production and engineering groups, ensuring availability for all coaters.
• Identify deviations and root causes of distributor malfunctions in partnership with Engineering.
• Write service report requests, warranty RMA requests, and submit CMS white papers for equipment projects and engineering changes.
• Coordinate downtime requests, work orders, warranty, and upgrade activities with facilities, operations, and vendors.
• Support global deposition equipment and participate in standing meetings with associates worldwide.
• Troubleshoot intermittent, chronic, and long‑term systemic issues on all deposition equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Plan, oversee, and execute installations of approved engineering changes.
• Perform necessary maintenance as an individual contributor when required.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as a First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I, or 3 years First Solar technical experience, or 10 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting;
  • Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as a First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I, or 2 years First Solar technical experience, or at least 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting;
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0‑2 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Frequent climbing of stairs or steps.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 58 lb; frequent lifting of up to 37 lb.
  • Occasional pushing/pulling of up to 50 lb; frequent pushing/pulling of up to 37 lb.
  • Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
  • 20/40 vision (with or without correction) and ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green; peripheral vision > 70°.
  • Frequent reaching above shoulder height and below waist; occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
  • Compliance with all safety standards and use of required personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, cut‑resistant gloves, jackets, aprons/arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, respirators).
• Travel: 5 %–10 % domestic and international travel for project assignments.
• Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering; no direct reports.

Skills

• Safety‑first mindset.
• Self‑directed with ability to work with minimal supervision and lead project assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; ability to communicate regularly with all associate levels.
• Capability to perform both administrative and technical tasks.
• Ability to read equipment schematics, interpret mechanical drawings, and verify accuracy to print.
• Analytical skills to read charts and graphs, identify trends, and apply statistical methods/tools for data analysis and conclusions.
• Working knowledge of facilities, mechanical components, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem‑solving on equipment and sub‑systems in a manufacturing line.
• Experience assembling FS VTD distributors and related components; prior FS strib builder or coater tech experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel globally to First Solar or vendor locations for project assignments.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $23.37 – $32.69 USD per hour.