Engineer- Operations I USA (1st Shift)

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

4d•$56,100 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and prioritizing solar module manufacturing operations for Semiconductor or Module manufacturing areas. The position utilizes a broad spectrum of data sources to identify and implement improvements to manufacturing operations, aiming for a positive impact on factory performance metrics and employee health, satisfaction, and retention. First Solar reserves the right to offer a role most applicable to the candidate's experience and skillset.

Requirements

Associate degree in a business or engineering discipline combined with 6 years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting or 3 years of First Solar technical experience.
Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree, or Ph.D. in a business or engineering discipline with no experience required.
Safety First mindset.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Basic mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Words and Outlook).
Proficient in data mining/reporting platforms such as Report Manager, Pro Clarity and JMP.
Understanding of production control systems, equipment run-rate, Theory of Constraints, WIP management and floor layout interaction.
Understanding of direct and indirect material list, consumption POR, replenishment, storage and tracking system.
Proven ability to train and develop associates.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools

Nice To Haves

Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety procedures and 5S standards.
Ability to take strategy and convert into actionable deliverables to meet daily, weekly and monthly P90.
Actively communicate with shift managers and cross functional section managers to achieve operations objectives.
Coordinate, schedule and prioritize production related activities, personnel, projects, planning and other functions within various crews and support departments.
Lead and drive plant operations action items to closure with functional owners to remove constraints for 24X7 operations. Provide assessment for operation recovery and assignment of headcount, WIP.
Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality and operations.
Content expert and point of contact for semiconductor or Module operations.
Coordinate and drive respective area tools utilization, availability or cycle time improvement projects or related issues with regards to Semiconductor or Module operations such as headcount planning and development, material allocation, upgrade activities, ETA execution and yield improvement.
Drive and own coater pitstop, HPVD & Metallizer target change, working scrap management or module palletizing execution consistency and quality across 4 crews.
Drive manufacturing execution team and support groups to meet desired Operational Efficiency (OE = MU/MA) target versus Machine Availability (MA).
Effectively utilize support teams to find root cause and resolve issue to improve safety, quality and throughput.
Review and approve respective area work instructions to ensure manufacturing viability.
Provide technical support to operations workforce development team to create training lesson plans for Semiconductor or Module operations area.
Train and guide Semiconductor or Module supervisors and technicians to improve their technical competencies
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.