Engineer- Equipment II ; 1st Shift

Position: Engineer- Equipment II USA (1st Shift)
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.

* 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

* 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, 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

* 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting 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 or

* PhD Degree in a technical discipline with

* 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting

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 (6

Sigma).

* Excellent knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo.

* Computer skills with CAD related experience a plus.

* Basic knowledge in programming language and use of relational database systems.

* Knowledge in SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau preferred.

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.

* Continuously improve spare part availability.

* Provides training where applicable to Maintenance team.

* Monitors long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution.

* Interfaces with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects.

* Interface with Manufacturing Engineering /Maintenance group from Global manufacturing sites.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

* This Position will not have direct reports

Travel:

* Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

* If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

* $68,800 - $98,000, Annually

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 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 or goggles, hearing protection &…