First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Primary interface of RDC to Process development (Unit Technical Teams / Semiconductor Development) Lead RDC tool owners across multiple varied toolsets with the focus on process transfer from Semiconductor development and scale-up. Develop and define standards and best practices for equipment sustaining and continuous improvement and documentation to meet RDC equipment uptime targets. Lead and oversee equipment safety (EHS), sustaining, maintenance and facility operations. Engineering lead for modification of existing RDC tools 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: Responsible for transfer of processes developed by the Unit Technical Teams in Semiconductor development to the RDC full module size and manufacturing cycle time tool sets. Owns the equipment scale-up and process transfer problem solving. Focus on equipment planning to maximize RDC capacity utilization for ETA operations, baseline runs and engineering trials. Responsible for the implementation of process enhancements to improve production and changeover efficiency based on the unique set-up of the RDC operations. Develop plans for the implementation of new technology including the implementation of capital plans. Utilizes visual pilot line concepts to maximize asset utilization and line performance in general. Spend an appropriate amount of time on the RDC floor developing both supervisory personnel and front-line employees. This individual ensures that all members of his/her team are fully capable of troubleshooting equipment. Ensures that production and support equipment are available. Responsible for manpower planning, elimination of waste, quality, and safety compliance Defines the RDC PM schedule for first of its kind equipment and is responsible for the execution l