Onsite Manufacturing Equipment Coordinator

Socket.dev; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Coordinator- Equipment II to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting daily manufacturing issues, identifying improvements to meet performance goals, and performing administrative and technical tasks onsite with potential for global travel.

The candidate should have a technical background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to read schematics and analyze data.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to throughput, yield and product performance goals.
• 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.
• Coordinate downtime requests, work orders, warranty, and upgrade activities with facilities, operations, and vendors.
• 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.

Skills

Schematics reading

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

English communication

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

HS diploma

Associate degree in technical field

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Coordinator- Equipment II to support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting daily manufacturing issues, identifying improvements to meet performance goals, and performing administrative and technical tasks onsite with potential for global travel.

The candidate should have a technical background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to read schematics and analyze data.