Engineer- Analytics II USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

• Data Analyst and Automation: Identifying and implementing opportunities for efficient process engineering utilizing data, modeling and applying Industry4.0/ Advanced analytics concepts for improving data quality, equipment utilization, reliability data analysis, and perform data correlation.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in desired areas, OR
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in desired areas, OR
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in desired areas.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis working with cross functional technical teams.
• Understanding of development and reliability engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis, DOE and experience using any statistical software (Like Minitab, JMP, SAS, Matlab etc).
• Proficient with programming languages (Python, Matlab, R, Javascript or similar), relational databases (SQL server, C#), data analysis and visualization software's (preferably JMP, Tableau, SAS).
• Experienced with standard data science and machine learning packages * Have solid understanding of the machine learning model stack (regression, classification, neural networks, time series) and packages (Scikit learn, Xgboost, Keras, Pytorch, Tensorflow, statsmodels).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfers.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures.
• Ability to lead discussions with cross-functional departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving.
• Design statistical experiments and Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to simplify and standardize data analysis methods.
• Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment.
• Analyze data and trends, correlate to metrics, and identify data driven solution for detection and alert.
• Implement production solution for efficient use of metric monitoring and visualization to identify top issues for the day.
• Implement advanced data models for wattage prediction and label for solar panel utilizing process inputs and outputs.
• Predictive analysis for optimizing throughput, yield and improve process control.
• Utilize Industry 4.0 elements to improve process and productivity.
• Develop proof of concepts and scale them up to production levels locally and cross plant.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager- Reliability Engineering.
• May have direct reports.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:

• $67,400-$96,000 Annually.

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.