Technical Tool Lead

Position: Technical Tool Lead USA
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic

Job Functions:

* Will act as a consultant for test execution in pilot line, often addressing and resolving material handling issues.

* Identify and implement system improvements to achieve performance goals including people utilization, and proper personnel alignment with test complexity.

* Support the production floor by creating and maintaining daily task schedules.

* Assist with WIP and operational planning.

* Monitors the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons and/or E-plates in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner on the pilot line.

* Drive tool level troubleshooting and standard process issues to conclusion and identify root cause.

* Can identify and implement operation and tool system improvements to achieve performance goals.

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 following written procedures and instructions.

* Past experience writing standard operating procedures.

Required Skills/

Competencies:

* Knowledge of Vacuum and Thermal systems, Laser operations, 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 (ISO
14001/ ISO
9001/ ISO
4500/ 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:

* Adjust run plans as needed based on tool availability, staffing changes, or production priorities.

* Assist with tracking and reporting key operational metrics and communicate issues impacting production goals.

* 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.

* Act a 1st level of escalation for submodule tools (process).

* Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments for development engineering technicians assigned to the submodule areas.

* Ensure all tests scheduled during shift are executed according to the plan designed by engineering.

* Support operations, engineering, and integration teams in identifying, assigning cause and implementing improvement actions on yield excursions and performance issues.

* Ensure team is responding to SPC alarms and bring processes back into control.

* Provides direction to shift engineering, shift maintenance, onsite contractors, and vendors to ensure and enforce First Solar's standards and policies. This includes ensuring Environmental Health and Safety requirements are met.

* Responsible for communicating systems and policies to direct reports.

* Responsible for working with the appropriate departments to handle employee…