Engineer- Operations I USA

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Cook up solar module manufacturing operations for Semiconductor or Module manufacturing areas.
• Use a wide range of data sources to spot and implement improvements to manufacturing operations, leading to positive impacts on factory performance metrics, employee health, satisfaction, and retention.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Communicate with shift managers and cross-functional section managers to achieve operations objectives.
• Coordinate, schedule, and prioritize production-related activities, personnel, projects, planning, and other functions within various crews and support departments.
• Lead and drive plant operations action items to closure with functional owners to remove constraints for 24X7 operations.
• Provide assessments for operation recovery and assign headcount, WIP.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operations.
• Review and approve respective area work instructions to ensure manufacturing viability.
• Train and guide Semiconductor or Module supervisors and technicians to improve their technical competencies.

Requirements

• Safety First mindset.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Words and Outlook).
• Proficient in data mining/reporting platforms such as Report Manager, Pro Clarity and JMP.
• Understanding of production control systems, equipment run-rate, Theory of Constraints, WIP management and floor layout interaction.
• Understanding of direct and indirect material list, consumption POR, replenishment, storage and tracking system.
• Proven ability to train and develop associates.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a business or engineering discipline combined with 6 years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting or 3 years of First Solar technical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree, or Ph.D. in a business or engineering discipline with no experience required.

Skills

• Safety First mindset.
• Teamwork.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Communication skills.
• Data mining/reporting platforms.
• Production control systems.
• Continuous improvement tools.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$56,100-$80,000

Schedule

Up to 10% annually

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• 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.
• Reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Straighten, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).