First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Develop and define standards and best practices for equipment sustaining and continuous improvement as well as documentation to meet RDC equipment uptime targets. Lead and oversee equipment safety (EHS), sustaining, maintenance and facility operations. Lead sustaining tool owners across multiple varied toolsets. Engineering lead for modification of existing equipment to support high volume manufacturing of thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. Initiate engineering changes to reduce equipment cost for future product line expansion. Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex, require significant innovation and critical to department objectives. Collaborate closely with technical development and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready solutions to meet demanding process roadmaps. Applies statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Core leader within the group in one or more areas. Education/Experience: BS, majoring in engineering, physics or similar technical discipline. Master's or PhD preferred. 5 to 10 years working in a technical manufacturing field with management experience in a production environment. Large scale PV or semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred. PV device characterization experience preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering skills to lead a technical project from concept through design and into production. Advanced knowledge of mechanical design and machine automation including Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations. Working knowledge of LOTO and 70E electrical safety. Proven knowledge of Manufacturing processes and equipment. Technical expert and innovator in one area of photovoltaic processes and/or equipment development. Deep understanding of process/equipment interactions with the ability to develop new solutions. Strong sense of project ownership with hands-on and can-do attitude. Strong communication skills across organizations with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams. Project management skills related to schedule, budget, and equipment supplier interface. Strong written and verbal communications skills to ensure effective participation with interdepartmental teams. Proven knowledge of Engineering Principals and Best Practices. Essential Responsibilities: Owns and defines the RDC PM schedule and is responsible for the execution leveraging ERP resources. Focus on equipment reliability to maximize production line productivity. This individual must also implement process enhancements to improve production and changeover efficiency. Develop plans for the implementation of new technology including the implementation of capital plans. Utilizes visual factory concepts to maximize asset utilization and plant performance in general. Spend an appropriate amount of time on the plant floor developing both supervisory personnel and front-line employees. This individual ensures that all members of his/her team are fully capable of troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Ensures that production and support equipment are available. Responsible for manpower planning, elimination of waste, quality, and safety compliance. Budget responsibility over relevant cost centers to include repair and maintenance, maintenance labor, utilities, and capital improvement plans. Responsible for the development and execution of project plans, schedules, and budgets for design of new equipment or modification to existing equipment. Demonstrate creativity via novel ideas adding to First Solar's IP portfolio. Effective communicator with internal and external partners and customers. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-fu