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analyze and present results.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Work with equipment OEMs; evaluate, install, and qualify tools.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Execute continuous improvement plans using Six Sigma methodologies.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Mentor junior engineers and technicians and provide technical training to operational teams.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Develop Process Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions, and Troubleshooting Guides.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Maintain effective cross-functional communication including leadership.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><p>Other duties as assigned.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">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 style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">Manager or Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Technology Scaling.</li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\">May have direct reports.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p class=\"FSBasicHeader1\"><strong>Travel:</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; 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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;\">&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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