Engineer- Test​/Measurement III

Job Description

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

• Lead activities to troubleshoot day-to-day equipment issues.
• Plan and direct activities of engineering technicians.
• Lead new test and characterization equipment development projects consisting of concept development, specification development, experimentation, gauge R&R and data analysis and scripting.
• Lead equipment FMEA creation activities.
• Provide global support for Reliability Lab equipment, new plant expansion and new equipment rollout efforts.
• Train and mentor junior engineering technicians.
• Support project management consisting of equipment layout, scheduling, ordering, and start up support.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering required. Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in photovoltaic testing or similar role.
• 5+ years of equipment development and startup project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• 5+ years demonstrated ability to manage others successfully, motivate them to accomplish objectives and gain desired results.

• MS Excel, Access, and Power Point experience (Intermediate level required. Advanced level desired).
• Preferred SQL express (database) experience.
• Preferred JMP (statistical) software experience.
• Preferred visual basic programming experience.
• Ability to learn the detailed operation and component functions of solar simulators, environmental chambers, measurement instruments and other related equipment required.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must be motivated to work independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.
• Must have strong organization skills.
• Basic to advanced experience using electro-mechanical test and measurement equipment desired.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of various measurement techniques.
• Preferred Python experience.

• Automate monitoring of machine and tests.
• Design testing procedures for new module technologies (tandem, bifacial).
• Statistical analysis of results between different types of machines.
• Update data correction scripts based on performance & operation of machines.
• Project management experience in handling new equipment development.
• Responsible for existing laboratory equipment performance and reliability maintenance activities.
• Statistical data analysis.
• Proven understanding of Continuous Improvement/Quality tools, Robust Engineering, Design of experiments, SPC, 6 Sigma, and FMEA.
• Write work/test instructions.
• On time execution of test plans including sample acquiring, testing, & data analysis.
• Prepare summary reports for test development/improvement investigations.
• Participate in Reliability and Test meetings where presentation of data may be required.
• Communication/Planning with various expansion groups.
• Lead activities related to plant startup support.
• Assist with new equipment/test development and qualification testing.
• Assist with the different in-house and outdoors module reliability testing and activities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Willing to be flexible in work hours and perform other assignments as necessary to serve the overall team.

This position will report to Engineer
- Test/Measurement IV.

0-5% travel is required.

$80,700 - $115,000.

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• 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, 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…