Engineer- Maintenance III

Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.

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Primary Job Functions:

Experience:    

• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in Equipment Engineering or Maintenance
• Experience in Vacuum Technology or Thin film process is preferable

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, electronics or Technical degree in a field related to engineering

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Skills:
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Business fluency in English and Vietnamese, spoken and written are required.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

• Technical:
• Knowledge of  Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
• Good knowledge of Problem Solving Tools such as 7 Steps and DMAIC (6Sigma)
• Knowledge of Statistic methods (SPC)
• Basic knowledge in programming language and use of related database systems

Essential Responsibilities:

• Arrange and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) Planning.
• Conduct hazards and stress assessments regarding maintenance activities.
• Prepare or provide documents for internal occupational and safety training of maintenance staff.
• Rework and distribute information on maintenance to all First Solar locations
• Manage in-house repair center activities and spare cost reduction efforts.
• Drive & implement Tool Performance Enhancements.
• Develop and update maintenance specifications
• Provide training where applicable to the maintenance team
• Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and to ensure that all of them are aware of all Company Safety Procedure by signing the proper documentation.
• Interfaces with other departments, supplier personnel and offsite vendors.
• Supervises the troubleshooting and servicing of all energy sources on all equipment and is responsible for the preventative maintenance program.
• Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.
• Responsible to monitor long term down issues and assist or lead with resolutions.
• Engage in Global Engineering forum for tool & cost improvement project such as CMS, ECRETS & others
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Reporting Relationships:

• N/A

Travel:

• Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform normal physical movements (e.g. standing & sitting for a long period, lifting, carrying and climbing) according to EHS ergonomic guidelines.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift up to 23 kg on an occasional basis, according to Minister of Health guidelines
• Will lift up to 17 kg on a frequent basis, according to Minister of Health guidelines
• Will push or pull up to 13 kg of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 5 kg of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.
• 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, 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).   

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable jurisdictional laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of applicable disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

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.