Engineer- Manufacturing Principal USA

Job description

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Lead process or equipment improvement under the oversight of respective Area Manager or Sr. Managers to meet Manufacturing P90 metrics. Manage and lead group of Material Handling and Automation engineers and/ or technicians either directly or through the course of a project/assignment. Work with stakeholders like Process Engineering, Integration Engineering, Replication Engineering. Global Supply Chain or Quality & Reliability to resolve technical problems and develop robust manufacturing processes. Initiate and lead complex equipment or process changes following CMS stage-gate process and work with Global Alignment Team counterparts to successfully replicate the changes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to drive efficiency, safety, and innovation across production lines. Education...