Coordinator- Equipment II USA

First Solar (US)•Trinity, AL

6d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies or implements system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals. The company reserves the right to offer a role most applicable to the candidate's experience and skillset.

Requirements

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.
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.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or demonstrated ability to assemble FS VTD distributor and related components.
Prior FS strib builder or coater tech experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Train production associates, maintenance, technicians, and new engineers on operations, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
Routinely develop 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.
Maintain data collection relating to distributor inventory, performance and associated product performance.
Communicate distributor allocation to production and engineering groups for each coater, ensuring distributor availability for all coaters.
Work with Engineering to identify deviations and root causes of distributor malfunctions.
Write service report requests and warranty RMA requests.
Submit CMS white papers for equipment projects and engineering changes.
Coordinate downtime requests, work orders, warranty, and upgrade activities with facilities, operations, and vendors.
Coordinate support of global deposition equipment and participate in standing meetings with associates globally.
Troubleshoot intermittent, chronic, and long-term systemic issues on all deposition equipment to reduce & eliminate unplanned downtime.
Plan, oversee, and execute installations of approved engineering changes.
Perform necessary maintenance as an individual contributor when necessary.
Perform other assignments as required.
Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings.