Engineer- Equipment I (1st shift M-F)

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

Basic Job Functions:

• Provide technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manage the engineering aspect of the maintenance process. 
• Use necessary engineering tools and programs to drive improvements and rate the effectiveness of repair works. 
• 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.

Education/Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

• Associate’s Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with
  • 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or
  • 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.
• The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements.  In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis 
  • 3 or more years’ experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III or
  • Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level or
  • 10 or more years’ experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline.  Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred.

Required 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).
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Arrange, participate and implement PM-Planning.
• Create and update equipment Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions, equipment specifications, equipment trouble shooting BKM and good manufacturing OPL.
• Continuously improve spare part availability.
• Provide training where applicable to Maintenance team.
• Responsible to monitor long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution.
• Responsible for interfacing with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects.
• Job description subject to change at any time

Reporting Relationships:

• This position could have direct reports.

Travel:

• Domestic and international travel as required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500-89,000 annually 

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability 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).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities f