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Ability to write manufacturing documentation.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><strong>Essential Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li>Responsible for solving day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems</li><li>Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards</li><li>Install and Qualify new equipment; Maintain measurement systems and gauges</li><li>Design and execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.</li><li>Perform data collection relating to daily equipment performance and associated product performance.</li><li>Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as required to complete assigned projects.</li><li>Maintain effective communication cross functionally – Operations, EHS, Development, Controls.</li><li>Develop and provide training for technicians, and production associates.</li><li>Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.</li><li>Develop and maintain drawings, process specifications, develop and enforce standard operating procedures.</li><li>Develop and maintain process control plans.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li><li>Job description subject to change at any time.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><strong>Reporting Relationships:</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt;\">This position reports to the Manager or Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Technology Scaling.</p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt;\">&nbsp;</p><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><strong>Travel:</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li>Domestic and international travel as required.&nbsp;</li><li>5% - 10% Between First Solar’s other sites or to equipment suppliers for meeting project objectives.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><strong>Estimated Salary Range:</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li>$68,800-$98,000 Annually.&nbsp;</li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><strong>US Physical Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">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.</li></ul><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Office Physical Requirements:</strong></p><p>All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>",
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