Coordinator- Equipment I USA

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

7d•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Coordinator- Equipment assists with installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, resolves day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identifies or implements system improvements that support throughput, yield, and product-performance goals. The role focuses on deposition process equipment and systems, including equipment performance monitoring, maintenance coordination, distributor construction and inventory, troubleshooting, and implementation of approved engineering changes. The position has no direct reports and may require global travel for project assignments; the posting lists travel as 0%–5% on occasion or as needed for training, while also noting possible annual travel of 10% and a passport requirement. The coordinator works with production associates, engineering teams, facilities, operations, vendors, and global associates. They develop area knowledge and proficiency in equipment operation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and training. The role also includes preparing work instructions and technical documentation, coordinating repairs and upgrades, and recommending cost-saving opportunities. The estimated pay range is $18.89–$26.44 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience as a First Solar Master Manufacturing Technician; or two years of First Solar technical experience or six years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting; or an associate degree in a technical discipline with 0–3 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting.
Safety-first mindset.
Self-directed, with the ability 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 administrative and technical tasks.
Ability to read equipment schematics and mechanical drawings.
Ability to analyze charts and graphs to 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; a passport is required if traveling.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, which require little or no facial hair.
Must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required as a condition of an employment offer.

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 and manage time effectively; assist in resolving critical equipment downtime and systemic production equipment problems.
Review daily tool-performance data and attend or present at factory performance meetings as needed.
Use equipment performance trends to proactively schedule repairs and rebuilds.
Communicate with production associates, manufacturing and development engineers, vendors, supplier representatives, and other internal associates to complete assigned projects.
Develop a thorough understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
Develop proficiency in training production associates, maintenance staff, technicians, and new engineers in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
Develop work instructions based on best-known methods and create or update assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications.
Construct production and test distributors and manage inventory of distributors and related spare parts and components.
Maintain data concerning 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 routinely 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 for global deposition equipment and participate in standing meetings with global associates.
Troubleshoot intermittent, chronic, and long-term systemic issues on deposition equipment to reduce or eliminate unplanned downtime.
Plan, oversee, and execute installations of approved engineering changes.
Perform necessary maintenance as an individual contributor when required.
Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
Perform other assignments and duties as required.