Development Engineering Supervisor

About the role

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons and/or E-plates in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner on the pilot line.
• Supports all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
• Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons, and E-plates in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in at least one specific area of the pilot line.
• Coordinates on-the-job training of pilot line associates.
• Identifies training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team.
• Maintains all associate records.
• Effectively uses internal development engineering software for tracking pilot line production.
• Maintains accurate time keeping for pilot line associates in our tracking system.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy.
• Utilizes Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities/teams.
• Effectively interfaces with other departments. Supports efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Coordinates with development engineers and other supervisors on day-to-day issues.
• Evaluates and monitors manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is being met.
• Responsible for eliminating downtime constraints in assigned area (e.g.: find root cause and resolve the issue, effectively utilize support teams to improve quality and production).
• Maintains and tracks training guides and tracks training progress of team.
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus: 2 - 5 years of relevant experience or 1 year of relevant technical First Solar experience OR 2 years supervisory experience + 1 year of relevant technical First Solar experience OR 1 year of First Solar Team Lead /Temporary Team Lead experience.
• Average: Associate’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience or 1 year of relevant technical experience at First Solar, plus 1 year of relevant supervisory experience.
• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience or 1 year of relevant technical experience at First Solar, plus 1 year of relevant supervisory experience.

Skills

• Effective communication and supervisory skills, including daily Pass downs.
• Efficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have the ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
• If assigned to coater area: knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$68,800 - $90,000 Annually US

Schedule

Hybrid

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58