Engineer- Manufacturing NPI II USA

Description

• Manage critical timelines and schedules.
• Develop qualification scorecards and track program status.
• Provide regular status updates to all stakeholders.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Manage program budget.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Coordinate execution of key engineering and qualification tests.
• Will climb stairs on a frequent basis.
• Manage program downtime and throughput impact.
• Working with subject matter experts champion program(s) through the change management system.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Lead task forces and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve day-to-day project, scheduling, and budget challenges.

Requirements

• Strong time management skills.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Domestic and international travel as required.
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• 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).
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline with 2 years’ experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in desired areas
• Understanding of Cycle Time, Throughput and Ramp calculations.
• Exhibit good leadership and team building skills.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a technical program through the change management (CMS) system.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to create effective presentations and present to senior management.
• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders across all First Solar locations.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• 10% - 20%
• Good knowledge of finance, OpEx., CapEx. Budget tracking and monitoring.

Benefits

• $75,100-$107,000 annually.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance