First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
- Supervises and leads assigned shift DE technicians in the repair and process control of the CHT tools to meet shift goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Yield, and Throughput, in a cost-efficient manner.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of supervisory experience with 2 years technical work experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering OR
- High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of technical experience at First Solar OR
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical or electrical field with no experience.
- Experience in vacuum system, thermal, laser systems, electrical, mechanical, and chemical industrial applications is preferred.
- Managed or participated in continuous improvement projects is preferred.
- Past history of identifying and rectifying safety issues.
- Past experience being the person of contact for a tool is preferred.
- Past experience successfully troubleshooting issues with a piece of equipment.
- Past experience leading a crew of 3-5 people.
- Past experience operating and maintaining metrology tools.
- Past experience following written procedures and instructions.
- Past experience writing standard operating procedures.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Electrical and Mechanical knowledge are required.
- Knowledge of Thermal and Wet Chemistry operation are desired.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering controls, and equipment experience is preferred.
- Excellent process and equipment troubleshooting and structural problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Possess strong leadership, interpersonal skills, analytic skills, and ability to lead a flexible workforce.
- Excellent organizational, supervisory, decision-making, and planning skills.
- Proven ability to manage DE technicians effectively in terms of leading, supervising, coaching, training, and developing direct reports.
- Knowledgeable in structural problem solving and analysis such as 5-Why Analysis, Fishbone diagram and 7-Steps.
- Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC), structural problem- solving tools (such as DMAIC).
- Demonstrate ability to analyze engineering and statistical data, driven corrective/ improvement action accordingly. JMP experience a plus.
- Good knowledge on EHS/Safety and Quality systems (ISO14001/ ISO9001/ ISO4500/ OSHA)
- Familiarity with Asset Management and Maintenance applications required. Maximo/CMMS, SAP, or Oracle preferred.
- Basic knowledge to work with different computer/ devices applications e.g., Mobile systems, Communication devices, Interface with Machine Control Panels and HMI interface.
- Experience with LOTO procedures, Mechanical and Electrical and stored energy hazards with good awareness of Control of Hazardous Energies.
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs and analysis software.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to drive a forklift.
Essential Responsibilities:
Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
Responsible for the assigned shift uptime and process control within the HPVD /submodule area, following escalation procedures as needed for support.
Supervises on-site service, troubleshooting and repairing of HPVD/submodule process equipment.
Act a 1^st^ level of escalation for HPVD/submodule tools (process and repair)
Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments for