Engineer- Equipment II USA

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manage the engineering aspect of the maintenance process.
• Use SPC and other TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) programs to drive improvements and rate the effectiveness of a repair.
• Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) records and other pertinent data that is deemed necessary to do a complete job.
• Publish information that has been reviewed, in a report format, on a routine basis.
• Work on cross functional teams to improve Throughput.
• Streamline and improve PMs to continuously improve the availability of equipment.
• Maintain the stock of relevant spare parts.

Requirements

• Education/Experience:
  • Associates Degree in a technical discipline with:2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or2 years Engineering experience and 6 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting, orBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with:2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting, orMS Degree in a technical discipline with:2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, orPhD Degree in a technical discipline with:0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Knowledge of Engineering Principals and Practices.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of Problem Solving Tools such as 7 Steps and DMAIC (6Sigma).
• Excellent knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo.
• Computer skills with CAD related experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge in programming language and use of relational database systems.
• Knowledge in SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Arranges, participates and implements PM-Planning.
• Creates and updates equipment Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions, equipment specifications, equipment trouble shooting BKM and good manufacturing OPL.
• Continuously improve spare part availability.
• Provides training where applicable to Maintenance team.
• Makes sure to monitor long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution.
• Interfaces with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects.
• Interfaces with Manufacturing Engineering /Maintenance group from Global manufacturing sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $68,800-$98,000 Annually.

Schedule

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

US Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Travel

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Manager- Equipment Engineer. This position will not have direct reports.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job description.

Qualifications

Details about qualifications are not specified in the job description.

Skills

• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Knowledge of Engineering Principals and Practices.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of Problem Solving Tools such as 7 Steps and DMAIC (6Sigma).
• Excellent knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo.
• Computer skills with CAD related experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge in programming language and use of relational database systems.
• Knowledge in SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau preferred.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job description.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $68,800-$98,000 Annually.

Schedule

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

US Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Travel

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Manager- Equipment Engineer. This position will not have direct reports.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.