Engineer- Test/Measurement III USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Lead activities to troubleshoot day-to-day equipment issues. Plan and direct activities of engineering technicians.Lead new test and characterization equipment development projects consisting of concept development, specification development, experimentation, gauge R&R and data analysis and scripting. Leads equipment FMEA creation activities.

Provide global support for Reliability Lab equipment, new plant expansion and new equipment rollout efforts. Train and mentor to junior engineering technicians Support project management consisting of equipment layout, scheduling, ordering, and start up support.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering with 5+ years of photovoltaic testing experience, or a Ph.D. with 1+ years of photovoltaic testing or relating experience.
• 5+ years of experience in photovoltaic testing or similar role.
• 5+ years of equipment development and startup project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment
• 5+ years demonstrated ability to manage others successfully, motivate them to accomplish objectives and gain desired results.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• MS Excel, Access, and Power Point experience (Intermediate level required. Advanced level desired).
• Preferred SQL express (database) experience.
• Preferred JMP (statistical) software experience.
• Preferred visual basic programming experience.
• Ability to learn the detailed operation and component functions of solar simulators, environmental chambers, measurement instruments and other related equipment required.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must be motivated to work independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.
• Must have strong organization skills.
• Basic to advanced experience using electro-mechanical test and measurement equipment desired.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of various measurement techniques.
• Preferred Python experience

Essential Responsibilities:

• Automate monitoring of machine and tests
• Design testing procedures for new module technologies (tandem, bifacial)
• Statistical analysis of results between different types of machines
• Update data correction scripts based on performance & operation of machines.
• Project management experience in handling new equipment development.
• Responsible for existing laboratory equipment performance and reliability maintenance activities.
• Statistical data analysis.
• Proven understanding of Continuous Improvement/Quality tools, Robust Engineering, Design of experiments, SPC, 6 Sigma, and FMEA
• Write work/test instructions.
• On time execution of test plans including sample acquiring, testing, & data analysis.
• Prepare summary reports for test development/improvement investigations.
• Participate in Reliability and Test meetings where presentation of data may be required.
• Communication/Planning with various expansion groups
• Lead activities related to plant startup support
• Assist with new equipment/test development and qualification testing.
• Assist with the different in-house and outdoors module reliability testing and activities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Willing to be flexible in work hours and perform other assignments as necessary to serve the overall team.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to Engineer- Test/Measurement IV

Travel:

• 0-5% travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $80,700 - $115,000

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 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, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent 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)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.