Engineer- Equipment II USA

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 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. 
• Co-ordination and planning for PM activities for specific tools.
• Maintain the stock of relavent spare parts.

Education/Experience:

• Associates Degree in a technical discipline with  
  • 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or  
  • 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years’ technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or 
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with  
  • 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or  
  • 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting, or   
• MS Degree in a technical discipline, with  
• 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Prior Experience in Vacuum or Wet Coating equipment operations and maintenance.
• 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 
• Computer skills with CAD related experience a plus. 
• Knowledge in ERP systems preferred. 
• Experience with collecting and analyzing large volumes of data.

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. 
• Provides training where applicable to Maintenance team. 
• Monitors long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution. 
• Review data relating to daily tool performance and attend/present in factory performance meetings as needed. Responsible to proactively schedule needed repairs/rebuilds based on tool performance trending data. 
• Maintain effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and vendors as required. Interface directly with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects. 
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in training of production associates, maintenance, technicians, and new engineers on operations, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems. 
• Routinely develops work instructions or procedures from best-known methods. Develop and update internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager, Engineer. 
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• Up to 10% global travel is expected. 

Estimated Salary Range:

• $68,800-$98,000 Annually. 

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.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (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 comply with all safety sta