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First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Provide technical and professional leadership to the maintenance team and manage the engineering aspect of the maintenance process. Use SPC and other TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) programs to drive improvements and rate the effectiveness of a repair. Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) records and other pertinent data that is deemed necessary to do a complete job. Publish information that has been reviewed, in a report format, on a routine basis. Work on cross functional teams to improve Throughput. Streamline and improve PMs to continuously improve the availability of equipment. Maintain the stock of relevant spare parts. Education/Experience: Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years Technical experience in a manufacturing setting or MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting Required Skills/Competencies: 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). Excellent knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, preferably with IBM/MRO Maximo. Computer skills with CAD related experience a plus. Basic knowledge in programming language and use of relational database systems. Knowledge in SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau preferred. Essential Responsibilities: Arranges, participates and implements PM-Planning. Creates and updates equipment Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions, equipment specifications, equipment trouble shooting BKM and good manufacturing OPL. Continuously improve spare part availability. Provides training where applicable to Maintenance team. Monitors long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution. Interfaces with other cross functional groups to identify, brainstorm, create and implement equipment improvement projects. Interface with Manufacturing Engineering /Maintenance group from Global manufacturing sites. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This Position will not have direct reports. Travel: Up to 10% of global travel is expected. Estimated Salary Range: $63,500 - $ 90,000 Annually Physical Requirements: Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements: 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