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

Basic Job Functions:

Support new test/equipment development consisting of concept development, specification development, experimentation, gauge R&R and data analysis. Support new plant expansion efforts. Project management consisting of equipment layout, scheduling, ordering, and start up support. Support existing equipment performance and reliability including solar simulators, environmental chambers and laboratory measurement equipment.

Education:

4 year degree in electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering required. MS preferred.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Interact with Reliability/Production daily-weekly operations and plan accordingly.
Responsible for Solar Simulator program management.
Responsible for existing laboratory equipment performance and reliability.
Statistical data analysis.
Write work/test instructions.
On time execution of test plans including sample acquiring, testing, & data analysis.
Prepare summary reports for test development/improvement investigations.
Participate in Reliability and Test meetings where presentation of data may be required.
Responsible for Reliability lab plant expansions.
Utilities and equipment layout
Communication/Planning with various expansion groups
Equipment purchasing
Equipment qualification
Plant startup support
Assist with new equipment/test development and qualification testing.
Assist with the different in-house and outdoors module reliability testing and activities.
Maintain effective verbal and written communications.

Required Skills:

MS Excel, Access and Power Point experience (Intermediate level required. Advanced level desired).

Preferred SQL express (database) experience.

Preferred JMP (statistical) software experience.

Preferred visual basic programming experience.

Ability to learn the detailed operation and component functions of solar simulators, environmental chambers, measurement instruments and other related equipment required.
Must possess good communication skills.

Must be motivated to work independently.

Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.

Must have strong organization skills.

Basic to advanced experience using electro-mechanical test and measurement equipment desired.
Basic to advanced knowledge of various measurement techniques