Engineer

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

Basic Job Functions: 

Coordinate, schedule and prioritize solar module manufacturing operations for Semiconductor or Module manufacturing areas.  Utilize a broad spectrum of data sources to identify and implement improvements to manufacturing operations resulting in positive impact to factory performance metrics and employee health, satisfaction and retention.

Education and Experience:     

• 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[JK1]  technical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree, or Ph.D. in a business or engineering discipline with no experience required. 
• Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred[JK2] .

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety First mindset.

• Must be able 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. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety procedures and 5S standards. 

• Ability to take strategy and convert into actionable deliverables to meet daily, weekly and monthly P90. 

• Actively communicate with shift managers and cross functional section managers to achieve operations objectives.