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First Solar · 5 months ago

Engineer- Equipment II USA

1 First Solar Way, Trinity, AL, 35673, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $96K/yr

2+ years exp

First Solar is a leading solar energy company, and they are seeking an Engineer- Equipment II to provide technical leadership to the maintenance team. The role involves managing the engineering aspects of the maintenance process and driving improvements in equipment availability and performance.

Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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.*

Qualification

Engineering experienceComputerized Maintenance Management SystemProblem Solving ToolsMicrosoft Office proficiencyManufacturing processes knowledgeAnalytical skillsCAD experienceSQL knowledgeSAP knowledgeSAS knowledgeTableau knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting

PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting

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, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo

Computer skills with CAD related experience a plus

Basic knowledge in programming language and use of relational database systems

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)