Coordinator- Equipment I USA

First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

2d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Assist with installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identify or implement system improvements that support throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The role supports production equipment and deposition systems, including distributor construction, inventory, performance monitoring, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and engineering changes. It also coordinates with production, engineering, facilities, operations, suppliers, and global associates. The position has no direct reports and may require global travel on project assignments; the posting lists possible annual travel of 10% and a separate travel estimate of 0–5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus either 2 years of experience as a First Solar Master Manufacturing Technician, 2 years of First Solar technical experience, or 6 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a technical discipline with 0–3 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
Safety-first mindset.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Good written and oral communication skills in English and ability to communicate regularly with associates at all levels.
Ability to perform both administrative and technical tasks.
Ability to read equipment schematics and mechanical drawings.
Analytical skills to interpret charts and graphs and identify trends.
General working knowledge of facilities, mechanical components, and electrical/electronic systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve manufacturing-line equipment problems.
Ability to learn operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete projects or resolve production equipment issues.
Ability to travel to First Solar or vendor locations globally for project assignments; passport required.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, comply with safety standards, and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior maintenance experience.
Prior experience or demonstrated ability to assemble First Solar VTD distributors and related components.
Prior First Solar strip builder or coater technician experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
Organize work and manage time effectively; assist with critical production equipment failures and systemic issues.
Review daily tool-performance data and attend or present at factory performance meetings as needed.
Schedule repairs and rebuilds proactively based on equipment performance trends.
Communicate with production associates, manufacturing and development engineers, and vendors; coordinate with internal associates and supplier representatives on assigned projects.
Develop an understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
Train production associates, maintenance personnel, technicians, and new engineers on operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of deposition equipment and systems.
Develop work instructions based on best-known methods and create or update assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications.
Construct and maintain inventory of production and test distributors and spare parts for production and test components.
Maintain data on distributor inventory and performance and associated product performance.
Communicate distributor allocation to production and engineering groups for each coater and ensure distributor availability for all coaters.
Work with Engineering to identify deviations and root causes of distributor malfunctions.
Write service report and warranty RMA requests and submit CMS white papers for equipment projects and engineering changes.
Coordinate downtime requests, work orders, warranty work, and upgrades with facilities, operations, and vendors.
Coordinate support of global deposition equipment and participate in standing meetings with global associates.
Troubleshoot intermittent, chronic, and long-term systemic deposition-equipment issues to reduce or eliminate unplanned downtime.
Plan, oversee, and execute installations of approved engineering changes.
Perform maintenance as an individual contributor when necessary.
Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.