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Effective team member that can support cross-functional projects and take ownership of sub-deliverables.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">May train, mentor and manage junior associates.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Other duties as assigned.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Job description subject to change at any time.</li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><span>Reporting Relationships:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Reports to Development Engineer or Development Manager.</span></span></p></li><li><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\">May have direct reports.</span></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><span>Travel:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)</span></span></p></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><span>Estimated Salary Range:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\">$80,700 - $115,000 Annually</p></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><span>US Physical Requirements:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\">May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.</li><li style=\"line-height: normal; 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 class=\"FSQRBodyText\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\"><i>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.</i></span></p>",
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