Engineer- Operations II

Description

Basic

Job Functions:

Coordinate, schedule and prioritize solar module manufacturing operations for Semiconductor or Module manufacturing areas. Utilize a broad spectrum of data sources to identify and implement improvements to manufacturing operations resulting in positive impact to factory performance metrics and employee health, satisfaction and retention.

• Associate degree in a business or engineering discipline combined with 6 years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting or 3 years of First Solar technical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree, or Ph.D. in a business or engineering discipline with no experience required.
• Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.

• Safety First mindset.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
• Proficient in data mining/reporting platforms such as Report Manager, Pro Clarity and JMP.
• Understanding of production control systems, equipment run-rate, Theory of Constraints, WIP management and floor layout interaction.
• Understanding of direct and indirect material list, consumption POR, replenishment, storage and tracking system.
• Proven ability to train and develop associates.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Ability to take strategy and convert into actionable deliverables to meet daily, weekly and monthly P90.
• Actively communicate with shift managers and cross functional section managers to achieve operations objectives.
• Coordinate, schedule and prioritize production related activities, personnel, projects, planning and other functions within various crews and support departments.
• Lead and drive plant operations action items to closure with functional owners to remove constraints for 24X7 operations. Provide assessment for operation recovery and assignment of headcount, WIP.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality and operations.
• Content expert and point of contact for semiconductor or Module operations.
• Coordinate and drive respective area tools utilization, availability or cycle time improvement projects or related issues with regards to Semiconductor or Module operations such as headcount planning and development, material allocation, upgrade activities, ETA execution and yield improvement.
• Drive and own coater pitstop, HPVD & Metallizer target change, working scrap management or module palletizing execution consistency and quality across 4 crews.
• Drive manufacturing execution team and support groups to meet desired Operational Efficiency (OE = MU/MA) target versus Machine Availability (MA).
• Effectively utilize support teams to find root cause and resolve issue to improve safety, quality and throughput.
• Review and approve respective area work instructions to ensure manufacturing viability.
• Provide technical support to operations workforce development team to create training lesson plans for Semiconductor or Module operations area.
• Train and guide Semiconductor or Module supervisors and technicians to improve their technical competencies.

• No direct reports.

• $56,100 - $80,000

• Up to 10% annually.

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional 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…