Engineer- Manufacturing Systems I (1st Shift)

About the role

First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world's energy mix.

Responsibilities

• Leading manufacturing readiness planning and execution to support new technology and process changes in DNM site.
• Primary owner responsible to Plan & Co-ordinate with Manufacturing Operation to mobilize Manufacturing Resources to support New Process change during Product Qualification and Manufacturing Qualification test run execution.
• Primary owner responsible for Influence, Translate and Organize New technology and Process change Manning Layout (where required) with Manufacturing Operation team to support New Process change ETA & Implementation phases.
• Primary owner responsible to Co-ordinate Manufacturing Operation Resources to complete Training modules as per identified and required in support of New Process Change timely ahead of change execution.
• Develop New Process change training schedules and interface with Manufacturing Operation to ensure training delivery completion prior to New Process change Implementation.
• Primary Owner responsible for managing ETA physical inventory staging at the designated Engineering on Hold Kanban area.
• Interface with New Process Program Team and Manufacturing Operation to approve and manage ETA Bin release (Handshake with Finishing/Boxing Supervisor on physical ETA Bin module release).
• Primary Owner responsible for Document & Update DNM WIP Transfer Configuration and Mobilization Strategy during New Process change ETA/Qualification runs.
• Primary Owner responsible for Coordinating with Manufacturing Operation to manage NCP physical inventory (as required) and staging related to New Process change execution.
• Responsible to organize and schedule New Process change Training & Certification execution with DNM Operation Training Department to achieve training completion prior to New Process change execution.
• Actively participate and interact with New Process Program Team to provide Manufacturing Operational Feedbacks/Inputs/Training Needs during both planning & execution stages.
• Maintain effective communication at cross functions/levels and foster teamwork to achieve New Process change objectives and milestones.
• Primary owner to drive manufacturing operation FMEA and capacity validation for NPI/process changes.

Requirements

• Technical Disciplines / Degree in one of the following fields – Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials Science or Applied Physics.
• Associates Degree in a technical discipline with: 2 years’ experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 4-6 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with: 0-2 years’ experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 2-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 4 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 1-2 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering role in a high-tech industry (Photovoltaic or Semiconductor or PCBA) or a Technology based High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environment.
• Experience in Project Management with prior engagement in New Process or Technology transfer in manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft project, excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Possess good leadership skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking.
• Prominent interpersonal skills.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Able to functionally serve as a delegate for their direct manager with moderate guidance.
• Able to assess, define and solve complex supplier and material procurement issues with minimal supervision.
• Apply appropriate benchmarks, data analysis, and risk management techniques to solve problems.
• Contribute & influence team-based initiatives and contribute to the development of mutually beneficial solutions.
• Understand and demonstrate intermediate project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience writing test plans, analyzing/reporting data, and documenting results and conclusions based on plans and data.
• Relationships with Cross Functional teams are maintained and improved with excellent communication.
• Frequently interacts with functional peers and negotiates support and production time with Engineering/Manufacturing groups.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: US

Schedule

Not specified.