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Provides afterhours support as required via on-call roster system.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Investigates problems related to software systems, performs root cause analysis, implements short term and long-term preventative measures.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Document recurring issues and present possible solutions. Produce technical documentation for service transition to operation.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Adhere to SDLC processes, agile methodologies, safety procedures and compliance (SOx, etc.)</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Exercise effective communications &amp; foster team building</span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in;\">&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><i><strong>Leadership</strong></i></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.</span></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><span>Reporting Relationships:&nbsp;</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Reports&nbsp;to Plant Quality Engineer.&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">This position will not have direct reports.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><span>Travel:&nbsp;</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">​​0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)​&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.</span></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><br><span>Estimated Salary Range:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p class=\"FSQRBodyText\">$80,700 - $115,000, Annually</p></li></ul><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><br><span>US Physical Requirements:</span></p><p class=\"FSQRBodyText\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\">Office Physical Requirements:</span></p><p class=\"FSQRBodyText\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Franklin Gothic Book&quot;, sans-serif;\">All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order 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.</span></p><p><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.&nbsp;<span> </span>All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></i></span></p><p><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 are a driving force in the success of our company.</i></span></p>",
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