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Basic Job Functions:

Coordinate with Operations and Functional Teams to schedule tool downtime for upgrades and process improvements. Lead Continuous improvement projects for R&D equipment. Assist with tracking documentation for new equipment and process transfer. Work with tool owners and sustaining team to monitor tool health and establish required maintenance schedules.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 1 year of relevant technical experience or 1 year of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar. Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline without prior technical work experience.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Demonstrated planning and scheduling competencies. Ability to lead meetings with many different personalities and remain focused toward the overall team objectives. Ability to write and follow work instructions. General working knowledge of mechanical components and electrical systems. Familiarity with troubleshooting and repair for equipment.  Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with strong sense of ownership. Excellent communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

Ensures tool downtime is coordinated in a way that satisfies both equipment and testing needs. Is responsible for communicating equipment requests/needs to the appropriate stakeholders. Works with cross-functional team to ensure that hardware and processes changes are being documented appropriately. Develops work instructions from best known methods. Develops and updates internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications. May contribute to determine and evaluate tool/equipment specifications. Effective team member that can support cross functional project and take ownership of sub-deliverables. Works under minimal supervision.  May assist in orienting, mentoring, and training lower level employees. Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager. May have direct reports.

Travel:

5% - 10%, global travel may be required.

Estimated Salary Range:

$58,900 - $80,000 Annually

US Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. 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. May reach above shoulder and below the waist heights 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, 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 and any other tests that may be required.   

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.