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Various positions | First Solar | New Iberia, LA; Trinity, AL; Perrysburg, OH
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Human Resources Manager
New Iberia, LA
The Human Resources Manager performs management-level strategic human resources related duties for First Solar. Ensures all human resources functions and activities run effectively and efficiently and in accordance with First Solar’s Code of Conduct, Behaviors & Core Values. Carries out responsibilities across the HR generalist spectrum, including the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, transaction preparation & processing, process and procedure development and interpretation, benefits, training & communication. Oversees’ and directs the work of reporting HR staff and encourages the development of the HR staff.
Human Resource Generalist I
New Iberia, LA
The Human Resources Generalist I works with HR management and Operations management to provide associate relations support necessary to enable successful operations in a manufacturing facility. Provides day-to-day HR support by serving as the primary point of contact for associates and supervisors for assigned teams/crews in a manufacturing environment. This position has responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, training, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.
Manager- Warehouse Operations Site USA
Trinity, AL
This role is responsible for developing a globally aligned warehouse strategy for the site and to drive a lean, efficient and optimized warehouse covering BOM, Spares, Consumables and Finished Goods. This includes driving efficient and cost-effective distributions of parts. The scope includes ensuring the overall performance of the warehouse and inventory control functions by driving continuous improvements, creating a culture of safety, and adhering to the warehouse budget.
Technician- Maintenance II USA
Trinity, AL
Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Coater Technician I – Night Crew
Trinity, AL
The Production Coater Technician I is an intermediate position responsible for the beginning of the manufacturing process inclusive of the “coating” application of the semiconductor. The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Additionally, Technician I’s will be responsible for conducting operational preventative maintenance procedures, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality control procedures, using simple hand tools and systems during floor operations, and conduct training on tasks where they have completed certification.
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (A Crew/AM Shift)
New Iberia, LA
Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.
Coordinator- Equipment I USA (1st Shift)
New Iberia, LA
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.
Technician- Quality I USA
New Iberia, LA
New Iberia, LA
The primary responsibility of this job is to monitor and improve process operations and equipment in recycling, process water & wastewater plant at NAT site in accordance with First Solar and local/federal regulatory safety & environmental requirements. This person will conduct and coordinate process improvement activities and oversee project contractors and vendors to ensure that the process modifications are completed safely, on time and within the budget. They will be responsible for the safety and environmental compliance performance of the construction team during projects. This person will be responsible for ensuring corporate plant designs and specifications are being effectively attained during all phases of the process modification projects and that the process design intent is met. This person will also assist with new plant design concept development, detailed engineering design reviews, vendor selection, project planning and management, and plant startup/commissioning and/or process modifications/upgrades. International travel may be required.
Principal Engineer (Lasers)
New Iberia, LA
The Manufacturing Engineer will install and qualify new process equipment as well as troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool-down issues, yield, quality issues, and identifying actions to prevent repeat issues. Identifying and/or implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
Sr Analyst- Manufacturing Finance USA
Perrysburg, OH
A Senior Analyst of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with minimal oversight to at least one manufacturing site, supply chain, or logistics and collaborates with functional area leaders. The role contributes to short term financial planning, ad hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role provides analytical insight to support operational objectives and requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.
Technician Manufacturing Engineering (PM Crew)
Perrysburg, OH
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Human Resources Manager
New Iberia, LA
The Human Resources Manager performs management-level strategic human resources related duties for First Solar. Ensures all human resources functions and activities run effectively and efficiently and in accordance with First Solar’s Code of Conduct, Behaviors & Core Values. Carries out responsibilities across the HR generalist spectrum, including the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, transaction preparation & processing, process and procedure development and interpretation, benefits, training & communication. Oversees’ and directs the work of reporting HR staff and encourages the development of the HR staff.
Human Resource Generalist I
New Iberia, LA
The Human Resources Generalist I works with HR management and Operations management to provide associate relations support necessary to enable successful operations in a manufacturing facility. Provides day-to-day HR support by serving as the primary point of contact for associates and supervisors for assigned teams/crews in a manufacturing environment. This position has responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, training, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.
Manager- Warehouse Operations Site USA
Trinity, AL
This role is responsible for developing a globally aligned warehouse strategy for the site and to drive a lean, efficient and optimized warehouse covering BOM, Spares, Consumables and Finished Goods. This includes driving efficient and cost-effective distributions of parts. The scope includes ensuring the overall performance of the warehouse and inventory control functions by driving continuous improvements, creating a culture of safety, and adhering to the warehouse budget.
Technician- Maintenance II USA
Trinity, AL
Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Coater Technician I – Night Crew
Trinity, AL
The Production Coater Technician I is an intermediate position responsible for the beginning of the manufacturing process inclusive of the “coating” application of the semiconductor. The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Additionally, Technician I’s will be responsible for conducting operational preventative maintenance procedures, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality control procedures, using simple hand tools and systems during floor operations, and conduct training on tasks where they have completed certification.
Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I (A Crew/AM Shift)
New Iberia, LA
Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.
Coordinator- Equipment I USA (1st Shift)
New Iberia, LA
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.
Technician- Quality I USA
New Iberia, LA
- Conduct routine Quality Inspections and Audits throughout production to assess and report on both product and process adherence to First Solar specifications and standards (incoming, in-process, and finished goods).
- Provide guidance and training on those specifications and standards as the Quality Representative to Production and Engineering.
- Participate in multi-functional teams to define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities.
New Iberia, LA
The primary responsibility of this job is to monitor and improve process operations and equipment in recycling, process water & wastewater plant at NAT site in accordance with First Solar and local/federal regulatory safety & environmental requirements. This person will conduct and coordinate process improvement activities and oversee project contractors and vendors to ensure that the process modifications are completed safely, on time and within the budget. They will be responsible for the safety and environmental compliance performance of the construction team during projects. This person will be responsible for ensuring corporate plant designs and specifications are being effectively attained during all phases of the process modification projects and that the process design intent is met. This person will also assist with new plant design concept development, detailed engineering design reviews, vendor selection, project planning and management, and plant startup/commissioning and/or process modifications/upgrades. International travel may be required.
Principal Engineer (Lasers)
New Iberia, LA
The Manufacturing Engineer will install and qualify new process equipment as well as troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool-down issues, yield, quality issues, and identifying actions to prevent repeat issues. Identifying and/or implementing system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals.
Sr Analyst- Manufacturing Finance USA
Perrysburg, OH
A Senior Analyst of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with minimal oversight to at least one manufacturing site, supply chain, or logistics and collaborates with functional area leaders. The role contributes to short term financial planning, ad hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role provides analytical insight to support operational objectives and requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.
Technician Manufacturing Engineering (PM Crew)
Perrysburg, OH
- Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
- Test all equipment and control functions of new controls established or designated by First Solar Controls dept.
- Download new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Dept. and maintain current software databases for Base Plant
- Assist IT Dept. with the setup, installation, and testing of all communication devices for PLC’s.
- Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects
- Document and follow-up problems relating to controls.
- Provide all written documentation for indication of proper testing on all projects submitted from the Controls Dept.
- Assist new equipment commissioning technicians to verify that their testing of control systems is done correctly and efficiently completed
- Research, prepare and present solutions to problems.
- Responsible to interface with other Company and Supplier Representatives
- Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team work
- Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
- Interfaces effectively and cooperatively with other Departments
- Performs predictive and preventative maintenance on any or all production equipment
- Develops and implements new electrical preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules
- Perform troubleshooting of robotic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Proficient in Maximo reporting and parts search
- Perform additional tasks as assigned, from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.
