Coordinator- Equipment III USA (Engineering)

First Solar is leading the world's sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world's most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company's goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world's sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles.We're changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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

Basic Job Functions:

Assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, identifies and/or implements system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:          

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician II or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or
• Associate degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician II or at least 5 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician II or at least 2 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety First mindset.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated project leadership experience.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English. Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
• Ability to perform administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Ability to read/modify equipment schematics and interpret mechanical drawings and verify accuracy to specification.
• Ability to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends. Demonstrates ability to apply statistical methods/tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Routinely troubleshoots, directs, and solves complex production equipment & sub-system problems.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assess assembly methods and critical analysis of First Solar vacuum deposition and/or thermal tools and related components.
• Expert ability to operate, calibrate, and set preventative maintenance in deposition process equipment and systems.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays as required to successfully complete projects and or resolve production equipment issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Provides floor leadership, oversight, and project management skills to maintain organization, effectiveness, and efficient time-management in solving production equipment problems.
• Reviews data relating to daily tool performance and attends/presents in factory performance meetings as needed. Responsible for proactively scheduling needed repairs/rebuilds based on tool performance trending data.
• Maintains effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and vendors as required. Interfaces directly with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Demonstrates expert understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Takes a leadership role in the training of production associates, maintenance, technicians, and new engineers on operations, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
• Consistently develops or improves work instructions and procedures. Identifies and communicates best known methods. Develops and updates internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications.
• Administrative responsibility for writing service report requests, warranty RMA requests. Routinely submits CMS white papers for equipment projects and engineering changes.
• Coordinates downtime requests, work orders, warranty, and upgrade activities with facilities, operations, and vendors.
• Coordinates support of global deposition equipment and participates in standing meetings with associates globally.
• Troubleshoots intermittent, chronic, and long-term systemic issues on all deposition equipment to reduce & eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Plans, oversees, and executes installations of approved engineering changes.
• Responsible for spare parts to include ensuring appropriate stock quantities via MDM and ensuring critical parts are stocked. Periodically reviews BOM and eliminates obsolete items.
• Responsible for performing necessary maintenance as an individual contributor when necessary.
• Responsible for planning priorities in deposition equipment during schedule and unscheduled downtime events.
• Responsible for the equipment training on the assigned equipment to include organizing and providing training to maintenance technicians and equipment supervisors to ensure their individual crews are as self-sufficient as possible.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance program on the assigned equipment to include prioritizing items, scheduling, training, and PM content and frequency.
• Responsible for identifying and recommending opportunities for cost savings.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Job description subject to change at any time. 

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• Flexibility of traveling to First Solar or vendor locations globally on project assignments as needed. Possible 10% annual travel/passport required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $24.00 - $35.00 hourly

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds 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, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.           

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.