Coordinator- Equipment II

Description

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

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.

• Safety-first mindset.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision and lead project assignments.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good written and oral communications skills in English. Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
• Ability to perform administrative as well as technical tasks.
• Ability to read equipment schematics, interpret mechanical drawings, and confirm accuracy to print.
• Able to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends. Develop ability to apply statistical methods/tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of facilities, mechanical components, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on equipment & sub-systems in the manufacturing line.
• Prior experience or demonstrated ability to assemble FS VTD distributor and related components. Prior FS strib builder or coater tech experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays as required successfully completing projects and or resolving production equipment issues.
• Must be able to travel to First Solar or vendor locations globally on project assignments. Possible 10% annual travel / passport required.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Provide excellent organization and time-management skills. Assist in solving production equipment problems for critical downs and systemic issues.
• Review data relating to daily tool performance and attend/present in factory performance meetings as needed. Responsible to proactively schedule needed repairs/rebuilds based on tool performance trending data.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and vendors as required. Interface directly with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in training of production associates, maintenance, technicians, and new engineers on operations, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
• Routinely develops work instructions or procedures from best-known methods. Develop and update internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications.
• Responsible for day-to-day construction and inventory of production and test distributors, spare parts supply, for production and test components.
• Maintains data collection relating to distributor inventory, performance and associated product performance.
• Communicates distributor allocation to production and engineering groups for each coater. Ensuring distributor availability for all coaters. Works with Engineering to identify deviations and root causes of distributor malfunctions.
• Administrative responsibility for writing service report requests, warranty RMA requests. Will…