Engineer- Equipment I 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 necessary engineering tools and programs to drive improvements and rate the effectiveness of repair works. - 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 relevant spare parts. Education/Experience: - Associate's Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with - 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or - 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting. - Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required. Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred. - The following certifications and experience can be used in lieu of the above degree requirements. In each case the candidate must demonstrate skills and experience in peer training/mentorship and basic data analysis - 3 or more years' experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III, or - Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level, or - 10 or more years' experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline. Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred. 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 (6Sigma). - Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo. Essential Responsibilities: - Arrange, participate and implement PM-Planning. - Create and update equipment Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions, equipment specifications, equipment trouble shooting BKM and good manufacturing OPL. - Continuously improve spare part availability. - Provide training where applicable to Maintenance team. - Responsible to monitor long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution. - Responsible for interfacing with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time Reporting Relationships: - This position could have direct reports. Travel: - Domestic and international travel as required. Estimated Salary Range: - $62,500-89,000 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