Engineer- Equipment I USA

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer a role that best matches the candidate’s experience and skill set. The Engineer- Equipment I provides technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manages the engineering aspects of the maintenance process. The position uses engineering tools and programs to improve equipment performance and evaluate repair effectiveness, maintains preventive maintenance records and other relevant data, and routinely publishes reviewed information in report format. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, continuously improve preventive maintenance and equipment availability, and maintain relevant spare-parts stock. The role arranges, participates in, and implements preventive maintenance planning; creates and updates equipment preventive maintenance work instructions, equipment specifications, troubleshooting best-known methods, and good-manufacturing one-point lessons; and provides training to the maintenance team where applicable. The engineer monitors long-term equipment downtime and assists with or leads resolutions, and works with other groups to identify, develop, and implement equipment improvement projects. Other duties may be assigned, and the job description may change at any time. This position could have direct reports. Domestic and international travel may be required. The estimated salary range is $62,500–$89,000. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, or walking short distances for up to 12 hours per day; frequent stair climbing; lifting, pushing, and pulling specified weights; frequent hand use and reaching; and occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending. Required vision includes 20/40 in both eyes, with or without correction, and the ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green. The employee must comply with safety standards and be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, which requires little or no facial hair. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and any other required tests.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: an associate’s degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline plus at least 3 years of First Solar technical experience; at least 6 years of technical work experience in a manufacturing setting; or a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in engineering or a similar technical discipline, with no experience required.
Alternatively, qualify through one of the stated experience or certification pathways: 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. Candidates using these alternatives must demonstrate peer-training or mentorship skills and basic data-analysis skills.
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 (CMMS) software.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including specified vision and color-distinction abilities, and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, as a condition of employment and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Technical work experience combined with a degree is preferred.
Industry-recognized certification is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of CMMS software, preferably IBM/MRO Maximo.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manage the engineering aspects 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 data needed to complete the work.
Publish reviewed information in reports on a routine basis.
Work with cross-functional teams to improve throughput.
Streamline and improve preventive maintenance to increase equipment availability.
Maintain stock of relevant spare parts and continuously improve spare-part availability.
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.
Provide training to the maintenance team where applicable.
Monitor long-term equipment downtime and assist with or lead its resolution.
Interface with cross-functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create, and implement equipment improvement projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.