Scientist- Data and Modeler IV USA

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

20h•$112,300 - $159,650•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role involves leading projects, both cross-functionally and cross-site, and providing technical advice regarding analytics and data science. The position requires integrating knowledge of Equipment, Process, and/or Device to solve challenging problems and identify improvements. The scientist will bring new knowledge of emerging technologies into the organization and develop technical skill sets within the team. Collaboration with IT, MES architects, and controls engineers is essential to ensure seamless integration with First Solar's hardware and software systems to support enterprise goals. The role includes implementing new processes to meet schedules, leading troubleshooting efforts, and providing technical presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Data Scientist III, or 9 years Engineering experience in a technical setting
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Data Scientist III or 7 years engineering experience in a technical setting
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Data Scientist III or 5 years’ experience in a technical setting
Demonstrated Project management / Leadership of large complex projects
Broad expertise in data ecosystems including extraction, manipulation, modeling and orchestration within an MES ecosystem and excellent understanding of how all processes integrate
Demonstrated ability to combine knowledge of analytics software, IT/OT environments to develop solutions for manufacturing process and equipment
Demonstrated technical leadership of teams across multiple functions and factories
Demonstrated ability to bring new knowledge to the organization
Demonstrated experience in programming with Python and utilizing machine learning frameworks, including but not limited to PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face libraries
Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning solutions.
Demonstrated experience with image classification, object detection, and computer vision modeling
Experience manipulating large data sets through statistical software (ex. JMP, SAS, R) or other methods
Proficiency working with APIs and using containerization of analytical solutions with integration and management within IT/OT ecosystem
Proficiency in version control using tools like Git and experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools.
Demonstrated expertise to effectively move projects through CMS process efficiently and effectively
Excellent Technical Presentation Skills
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on an occasional basis.
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on an occasional basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
Must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Lead projects, both cross functionally and cross site.
Provide technical advice regarding analytics and data science.
Integrate knowledge of Equipment, Process and/or Device to solve the most challenging problems and identify improvements.
Bring new knowledge of emerging technologies into the organization and develop technical skill sets within the team.
Work with IT, MES architects and controls engineers to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the FS hardware and software systems to support enterprise goals.
Implement new processes to meet schedule, leading troubleshooting efforts as needed to meet project requirements.
Provide technical presentations.
Responsible to develop, continually improve, and document improvements to manufacturing automation systems.
Develop specifications towards new automation hardware and software.
Evaluate, Install and Qualify new automation systems.
Define qualification plan and lead CMS projects for new automation processes in the factory.
Identifies improvement priorities, provides assessment of solution options, recommendation of best solution and implements flawlessly.
Lead Complex Project or Technical Teams cross functionally or cross site.
Champion continuous improvement activities using six-sigma and other statistical problem-solving methods.
Provide mentorship and project oversight to assist in the development of junior engineers.
Identify training needs and develop and provide training to other engineers, engineering technicians, and production associates.
Responsible to interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.
Maintain effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, IT, MES and controls engineers.
Other duties as assigned.