Engineer- Equipment I USA
About The Position
The Equipment Engineer I provides technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manages the engineering aspects of maintenance. The role uses engineering tools and programs to drive improvements and evaluate repair effectiveness, maintains preventive maintenance records and other relevant data, and publishes reviewed information in routine reports. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, continually improves preventive maintenance to increase equipment availability, and maintains relevant spare-parts stock. The position may have direct reports and requires domestic and international travel as needed. The job description may change at any time, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the specified education, experience, or alternative qualification pathways: an associate’s degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline plus at least 3 years of First Solar technical experience, or at least 6 years of technical work experience in manufacturing; a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in engineering or a similar technical discipline, with no experience required; or one of the stated certification/experience alternatives.
- For the certification and experience alternatives, demonstrate skills and experience in peer training or mentorship and basic data analysis.
- Alternative qualification pathways include at least 3 years as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III, or Equipment Coordinator III; a relevant journeyman certification (such as Machinist or Electrician) plus at least 5 years of industry experience at journeyman level; or at least 10 years as a highly skilled technician or specialist in a relevant discipline.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Good knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 7 Steps and DMAIC (6Sigma).
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system software.
Nice To Haves
- Technical work experience in combination with an engineering or similar technical degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of CMMS software, preferably IBM/MRO Maximo.
- Industry-recognized certification is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manage the engineering aspect of the maintenance process.
- Use engineering tools and programs to drive improvements and evaluate the effectiveness of repair work.
- Maintain preventive maintenance records and other relevant data.
- Publish reviewed information in report format on a routine basis.
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve throughput.
- Streamline and improve preventive maintenance to continuously improve equipment availability.
- Maintain stock of relevant spare parts.
- Arrange, participate in, and implement preventive maintenance planning.
- Create and update equipment preventive maintenance work instructions, equipment specifications, equipment troubleshooting best-known methods, and good-manufacturing one-point lessons.
- Continuously improve spare-parts availability.
- Provide training to the maintenance team where applicable.
- Monitor long-term equipment downtime issues and assist with or lead their resolution.
- Interface with cross-functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create, and implement equipment improvement projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
