Engineer- Manufacturing Principal

Basic Job Functions

Lead projects, both cross functionally and cross site. Provide technical advice as Subject Matter Expert in respective area. Integrate knowledge of Equipment, Process and/or Device to solve the most challenging problems and identify improvements. Bring new knowledge into the organization and develop technical skill sets within the team. Implement new processes to meet schedule, leading troubleshooting efforts as needed to meet project requirements.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer III, or 7 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 6 years Engineering and 3 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer III or 6 years engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer III or 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting

Required Skills

• Demonstrated Leadership of large complex projects as primary contact
• Considered to be subject matter expert in respective discipline and recognized as such across sites
• Excellent understanding respective toolset, functional area and/or process and device
• Demonstrated technical leadership of teams across multiple functions and factories (for example – Global Alignment Teams)
• Excellent Technical Presentation Skills
• Demonstrated expertise to effectively move projects through CMS process efficiently and effectively

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in specified job role and frequently consulted to engage or self starter in setting procedural standards (BKM), assist (typically lead) root cause analysis, ability to drive change needed to meet current and future departmental goals
• Identifies improvement priorities, provides assessment of solution options, recommendation of best solution and implements flawlessly
• Manage a group of technicians
• Lead Complex Project or Technical Teams cross functionally or cross site
• Capable of sustaining respective process area, if applicable
• Evaluate, Install and Qualify new equipment
• Exceptional vendor management ability
• Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers
• Identify training needs and develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates
• Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Adequate physical requirements including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 37 pounds, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, 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