Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset Basic Job Functions: Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or Associate's degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting. Required Skills/Competencies: Safety-first mindset. Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision and lead project assignments. Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite. Good written and oral communications skills in English. Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates. Ability to perform administrative as well as technical tasks. Ability to read equipment schematics, interpret mechanical drawings, and confirm accuracy to print. Able to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends. Develop ability to apply statistical methods/tools to analyze data and provide conclusions. Demonstrated working knowledge of facilities, mechanical components, and electrical/electronic systems. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on equipment & sub-systems in the manufacturing line. Prior experience or demonstrated ability to assemble FS VTD distributor and related components. Prior FS strib builder or coater tech experience is a plus. Demonstrated ability to manage the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems. Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays as required successfully completing projects and or resolving production equipment issues. Must be able to travel to First Solar or vendor locations globally on project assignments. Possible 10% annual travel / passport required. Essential Responsibilities: Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Provide excellent organization and time-management skills. Assist in solving production equipment problems for critical downs and systemic issues. Review data relating to daily tool performance and attend/present in factory performance meetings as needed. Responsible to proactively schedule needed repairs/rebuilds based on tool performance trending data. Maintain effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and vendors as required. Interface directly with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects. Demonstrate a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems Demonstrated proficiency in training of production associates, maintenance, technicians, and new engineers on operations, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems. Routinely develops work instructions or procedures from best-known methods. Develop and update internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications. Responsible for day-to-day construction and inventory of production and test distributors, spare parts supply, for production and test components. Maintains data collection relating to distributor inventory, performance and associated product performance. Communicat