First Solar · 21 hours ago
Engineer- Equipment I (1st shift M-F)
28380 Tracy Road, Walbridge, OH, 43465, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expFirst Solar is a company focused on renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking an Engineer- Equipment I to provide technical leadership to the maintenance team. The role involves managing the engineering aspects of the maintenance process, improving equipment availability, and ensuring effective preventive maintenance practices.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Arrange, participate and implement PM-Planning
Create and update equipment Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions, equipment specifications, equipment trouble shooting BKM and good manufacturing OPL
Continuously improve spare part availability
Provide training where applicable to Maintenance team
Responsible to monitor long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution
Responsible for interfacing with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline combined with 3 or more years of First Solar technical experience, or 6 or more years of technical work experience in a Manufacturing setting
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Ph.D. in an engineering or similar technical discipline with no experience required
3 or more years' experience as a First Solar Maintenance Technician III, MET III, EPT III or Equipment Coordinator III
Journeyman certification in a relevant technical discipline such as Machinist or Electrician combined with 5 or more years industry experience at Journeyman level
10 or more years' experience as a highly skilled technician/specialist in a relevant discipline
Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Knowledge of Engineering Principals 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, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Will climb stairs on a frequent basis
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis
Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection)
Preferred
Technical work experience in combination with a degree is preferred
Industry-recognized certification strongly preferred
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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