First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. Developed at R&D labs in California and Ohio, the company’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV panels. From raw material sourcing and manufacturing through end-of-life module recycling, First Solar’s approach to technology embodies sustainability and a responsibility towards people and the planet. 

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Industry: Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

First Solar

Savvy Admin PROD

**Job Description**

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

**Basic Job Functions:**

Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and test in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes. Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development.

**Education/Experience:**

-  Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR

-  Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) OR

-  High School Diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.

-  High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in First Solar lab environment as a contractor.

-  Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.

**Required Skills/Competencies:**

-  Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.

-  Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.

-  Ability to operate a forklift required.

-  Must have good glass handling skills.

-  Must possess good communication skills.

-  Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.

-  Must be motivated to work independently.

-  Must be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities when a test or equipment faults.

-  Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was run properly.

-  Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.

-  Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.

-  Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.

-  Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.

-  Must always be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area.

-  Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.

-  Proven communications skills and attention to detail.

-  Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).

-  Good team player.

-  Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data loggers).

-  Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.

-  Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.

-  Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

-  Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.

-  Responsible for safely loading and operating all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.

-  Responsible for processing warranty returns.

-  Perform data entry for Reliability testing.

-  Responsible for ensuring that all the tests and measurements are complete by the schedule.

-  Responsible for communicating immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.

-  Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.

-  Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

-  Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.

-  Responsible for training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.

-  Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.

-  Identify durability/stability defects and issues and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 1 failure analysis and troubleshooting).

-  Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan.

-  Other duties as assigned.

-  Job description subject to change at any time.

**Reporting Relationships:**

-  Reports to the Supervisor, Lab Operations.

**Travel:**

-  0-5% travel required.

**Estimated Salary Range:**

-  6%, $18.89-$26.44

**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 up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

-  Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

-  20/40 vision in both eyes (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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require 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.

Test Technician I (1st shift M-F)

**Job Description**

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

Basic Job Functions:

-  Entry level network administration.

Education/Experience:

-  Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.

-  Minimum 1 year of related work experience.

Required Skills/Competencies:

-  Knowledge of Cisco IOS software upgrades/patch management best practices in an Enterprise Cisco environment.

-  Experience with Cisco CallManager or other VoIP provider desired.

-  WAN network infrastructure and protocols.

Essential Responsibilities:

-  Research, plan, implement, support, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain Global infrastructure services including Cisco Routers, PIX Firewall, VPN Concentrator, ASA, Catalyst Switches, CallManager, CallManager Express, Wireless, Storage Array Networks, Network Monitoring, Intrusion detection/prevention systems, LAN/WAN performance, WAN packet acceleration and many facets of the Microsoft BackOffice suite of products

-  Strong project management skills while incorporating the ability to handle multiple projects with competing priorities across the globe

-  Support network and internet protocols and applications including WINS, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, IIS, SNMP, SMTP, Routing, BGP, E/IGRP, H.323, Link Aggregation, Network Redundancy, PEAP, Spanning Tree and VLans utilizing a fiber/copper/MPLS backbone.

-  Evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues.

-  Create, modify and keep network documentation with an emphasis on detail

-  Installs or removes hardware and/or software, and associated connections, using supplied installation instructions and tools. Conduct tests and corrects malfunctions, calling on help from more experienced colleagues if required. Documents results in accordance with agreed procedures. Assists with the evaluation of change requests. Contributes, as required, to investigations of problems and faults concerning the installation of hardware and/or software and confirms the correct working of installations.

-  Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Apply techniques to modify demand for a particular resource or service.

-  Monitors service delivery performance metrics and communicates with managers and customers to ensure that service level agreements are not breached without the stakeholders being given the opportunity of planning for deterioration in service.

-  Develops, documents and implements changes based on requests for change. Applies change control procedures.

-  Uses the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities. Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documents technical activity undertaken. May carry out early life support activities such as providing support advice to initial users.

-  Reviews system software updates and identifies those that merit action. Tailors’ system software to maximize hardware functionality. Installs and tests new versions of system software. Investigates and coordinates the resolution of potential and actual service problems. Prepares and maintains operational documentation for system software. Advises on the correct and effective use of system software.

-  Investigates minor security breaches in accordance with established procedures. Assists users in defining their access rights and privileges and operates agreed logical access controls and security systems. Maintains agreed security records and documentation.

-  Investigates problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

-  Collects and collates evidence as part of a formally conducted and planned review of activities, processes, products or services. Examines records as part of specified testing strategies for evidence of compliance with management directives, or the identification of abnormal occurrences.

-  Other duties as assigned.

-  Job duties subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

-  Reports to the IT Network Lead.

-  This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

-  Limited US travel as needed.

-  5% - 10% per year.

Estimated Salary Range:

- $62,500-$89,000 annually.

US Physical Requirements:

-  Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

-  Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

-  Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.

-  Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

-  20/40 vision in both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

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.

Administrator- Network I USA

**Job Description**

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

Basic Job Functions:

- Develops and supports First Solar’s Enterprise Applications based primarily on Oracle technologies.

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.

- 2+ years of work experience.

- 1 year of experience in a business environment working with teams

- 1 year of developing one or more Oracle Application technologies (certification is a plus)

- 1 year of experience developing with HMTL, JavaScript and CSS

- 1 year of writing SQL queries (PL/SQL preferred)

- 1 year of experience developing or integrating APIs (SOAP, REST, etc.)

Required Skills/Competencies:

- Experience with computer programming / software development

- Knowledge of enterprise and cloud technologies

- Experience working with databases (RDBMS, NoSQL, etc.)

- Understanding of Software Development Lifecycles

- Working knowledge of the Git version control system

- Demonstrated ability to create technical documentation

- Excellent problem solving & troubleshooting skills

- Excellent communication and organization skills

- Proven interpersonal skills

- Growth mindset / continuous learner

Essential Responsibilities:

-  Develop, implement, and maintain Oracle Cloud applications using Visual Builder (VBCS), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and Oracle BI Publisher Reports (BIP).

-  Use Git version control to maintain code and collaborate with teammates on projects.

-  Conduct unit testing and participate in system testing to ensure that applications are robust, scalable, and meet business requirements.

-  Design and implement application components and integrations, such as REST APIs and web services.

-  Develop and maintain application deployment scripts and processes and work closely with other teams to deploy applications to production.

-  Troubleshoot and debug application issues and provide support for end-users.

-  Create technical documentation and user manuals for applications developed.

-  Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards to ensure application quality.

-  Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including project managers, business analysts, and developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

-  Collaborate with senior developers and architects to gain insights and apply best practices for software development.

-  Continuously improve development processes and methodologies by suggesting process improvements and actively seeking out opportunities for innovation.

-  Other duties as assigned.

-  Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

-  This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

-  0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Annual Salary Range:

- $62,500-$89,000 annually.

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

~~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. ~~

Developer I USA

**Job Description**

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

**Basic Job Functions:**

- Design and execute tests and experiments to optimize laser processes – be extremely hands-on. Plan, organize, and execute engineering experiment execution.

- Attention to detail and summarize experimental data, monthly presentations with next steps/conclusions expected.

- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, within strict deadlines, while handling multiple tasks.

- During equipment install, which lasts for a week or 2 (per install), flexibility in schedule may be needed.

**Education/Experience:**

- High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar.

- Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical preferred) or similar technical discipline (Physics preferred) and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer Technician II at First Solar.

- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical preferred) or similar technical discipline (Physics preferred) 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 (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical preferred) or similar technical discipline (Physics preferred) without prior technical work experience.

- Experience with 2D and 3D modeling software's (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) required.

- Experience with optical setups, solid-state lasers and familiarity with laser material interactions required.

- Experience with Python or C++ or LabVIEW, preferred.

- Experience with basic circuit design and components (resistors, inductors, diodes, capacitors Arduino, Raspberry Pi DYI project experience could be helpful in this role).

**Required Skills/Competencies:**

- Ability to take ownership of a problem and own the resolution.

- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

- Continuous improvement/learning.

- Ability to make and execute detailed plans to achieve objectives with a strong sense of ownership.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

- Tool set up, optical alignment, wiring, and process optimization/development.

- Create and update equipment preventive maintenance work instructions, equipment specifications, and equipment troubleshooting.

- Responsible for interfacing with other cross-functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create, and implement equipment improvement projects.

- Will coordinate installation of new equipment into a development line.

- Work with the facility team to prepare electrical, mechanical, and data drops for new equipment.

- 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:**

-  Ability to travel to vendor site during equipment procurement (5 – 10% travel).

**Estimated Salary Range:**

- $62,500 - $89,000 Annually

**US Physical Requirements:**

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

- Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.

- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects 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 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. ~~

Associate Development Engineer- Laser and Equipment USA

**Job Description**

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

**Basic Job Functions:**

-  Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate perovskite solar cell performance.

-  Perform advanced statistical data analysis and root cause segmentation.

-  Develop new perovskite device characterization techniques.

-  Develop and apply physical, empirical, or statistical models to understand device behavior and measurement technique outputs.

-  Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams including process development, metrology, and reliability to integrate findings into scalable solutions.

-  Maintain detailed documentation of experimental procedures, results, and analysis.

-  Present findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to technical publications and patent filings.

-  Support scale-up efforts and technology transfer to pilot and manufacturing teams as needed.

**Education/Experience:**

-  Associate’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.

-  Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.

-  Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.

-  Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience.

-  Experience with perovskite devices, preferred.

-  Proficiency in scientific programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB), preferred.

-  Familiarity with degradation studies and reliability testing, preferred.

-  Experience in industrial or applied research settings, preferred.

**Required Skills/Competencies:**

-  Excellent understanding of semiconductor physics, optoelectronics, and photovoltaic device operation.

-  Skills and hands-on experience in execution of experiments in laboratory or manufacturing environment.

-  Hands-on experience with variety of electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV, EQE, PL, TRPL, transmission-reflection, impedance spectroscopy).

-  Strong understanding of materials analysis techniques (e.g. SIMS, SEM, EDS, GDOES).

-  Strong statistical data analysis skills.

-  Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.

-  Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude.

-  Strong communication skills across organizations.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

-  Perform perovskite device characterization, analysis, and root cause segmentation to quantify device performance and understand the reasons for underperformance.

-  Identify opportunities for improvement in solar cell performance and reliability as well as in methods and tools for the performance and reliability characterization while using scientific, analytical and empirical methods.

-  Improve state of the art techniques for perovskite solar cell characterization, statistical analysis of data, or execution of experiments.

-  Develop work plans for problems that may have unclear solution paths.

-  May be responsible for determining and evaluating materials specification for improved performance. May be responsible for determining and evaluating tool/equipment specifications.

-  Effectively communicate with internal and external partners and customers.

-  Effectively collaborate as a team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables.

-  May train, mentor, and manage junior and peer associates on specific subject matters.

-  Comply with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies. Contribute to continuous improvement of said policies.

-  Other duties as assigned.

-  Job description subject to change at any time.

**Reporting Relationships:**

-  Reports to Perovskite Physics Manager.

-  May have direct reports.

**Travel:**

Minimal travel required (

**Estimated Salary Range:**

-  $80,700 - $115,000 Annually

**US Physical Requirements:**

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

-  Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

-  Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

-  Will lift, push, or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.

-  Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects 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 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.

Development Engineer II - Perovskite Device Physics USA

**Job Description**

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

Basic Job Functions:

Daily sustaining of product performance for key manufacturing metrics (Yield, Module Efficiency and Reliability) in timely fashion. Define problem statement and work cross-functionally for characterization of process issue, short term containment and long term prevention solution. Transfer new technology from pilot line to satellite sites.

Education/Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

- 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:

- Background in Semiconductor or PV or electronic process technology or Material Science and device physics.

- Experience working with cross functional technical teams to solve problems and implement new processes and products.

- Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis and experience using statistical software (JMP and SAS preferred).

- Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis.

- Understanding of manufacturing engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem-solving methods (such as DMAIC).

- Prior experience with thin film deposition, thermal and wet processing preferred.

- Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Desired Skills:

- Understands and can apply DOE

- Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC)

- Understands and can apply structured problem solving (such as DMAIC)

- Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfer is desired

- Project management experience preferred

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

Essential Responsibilities:

- Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures

- Responsible for sustaining day-to-day production ensuring module efficiency, quality and reliability within defined SPC limits.

- Ability to lead discussion with cross-functional departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving

- Design statistical experiments and Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive improvements and recommendations to operations of process engineering.

- Understanding of and ability to interpret the results from material, physical and electrical failure analytical techniques and various compositional analysis measurements

- Support technology start-up, transfer, and ramp activities from development site to meet yield, reliability, cost, and device performance goals

- Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment

- Will support vendor discussions as needed for improvement projects, and issue resolution

- Develop and maintain process control plans

- Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates

Reporting Relationships:

-  Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – Integration

-  This position could have direct reports

Travel:

-  Domestic and international travel as required

-  If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

- $68,800 - $98,000, Annually

US Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance 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 up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

-  Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

-  20/40 vision in both eyes (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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require 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 band 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. ~~

Engineer- Manufacturing I USA (1st Shift)

**Job Description**

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

Basic Job Functions:

Install and qualify new processing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues~~. ~~Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

- 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:

- Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis

- Good problem-solving skills.

- Understands metrology and measurement best practices.

- Good oral and written communications skills.

- Ability to write manufacturing documentation.

- Understands and can apply DOE.

- Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC).

- Understands and can apply structured problem solving (such as DMAIC).

- Ability to work with minimal supervision.

- General Electrical / Electronics.

- General Mechanical.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.

- Install and qualify new equipment.

- Maintain Gauges

- Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.

- Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.

- Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.

- Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.

- Develop and provide training to engineering technicians, and production associates.

- Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.

- Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures.

- Develop and maintain process control plans.

- Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

- Domestic and International travel as required.

Reporting Relationships:

- Reports to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – Finishing

- May have direct Reports

Travel:

- 10% - 20%

- International travel may be required.

- If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for trainin

Estimated Salary Range:

- $68,800 - $98,000, Annually

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 up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

- 20/40 vision in both eyes (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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require 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. ~~

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