Engineer- Manufacturing System II IND

Job Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Responsible for introducing new manufacturing system and to enhance existing Manufacturing system (Safety, Quality, Controls and Cost) for the shift operation to ensure standardization across all KLM plants. Education/Experience: Degree in any discipline 4 – 7 years working experience in a manufacturing environment Required Skills/Competencies: Behavioral: Possess good leadership skills Excellent communications skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills Good analytical and strategic thinking Proven interpersonal skills. Team oriented. Possess good continuous thinking capability. Technical: Well versed in manufacturing process flow Capability to encompass the PDCA cycle (Plan -> Do -> Act -> Check Essential Responsibilities: Devise new or improved existing manufacturing systems for sustainability for the Manufacturing Coating, Sub-module, Finishing and Boxing operations. Design, deliver and maintain Manufacturing System and Process to meet ISO 9000 requirement for the KLM Site. Works closely with the Shift Managers, Supervisors and relevant supporting departments to improve the Manufacturing systems and process. Responsible for doing a close loop check on the existing Manufacturing systems ( Safety, Quality, Productivity ,NPI and Controls ) for its effectiveness and practicality. Plans and recommends suitable manufacturing systems to be introduced to the manufacturing facility. Ensure that all existing manufacturing systems are standardized across all 4 shifts and enhanced to all plants within First Solar Facility. Records data and analyze information pertaining to Manufacturing Systems for improvements or proliferation. Undertakes the proliferation of established Manufacturing Systems in terms of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Controls to the existing shifts. Identify opportunities to improve the existing manufacturing systems and to make the necessary recommendations to the manufacturing department for changes. Ensures that all Manufacturing systems implemented are documented properly, archived for future reference or usage. Requires to do some research in relevant industries on Manufacturing Systems and to recommend suitable systems for implementation. Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that are enforced within the organization. Physical Requirements (if any): Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. 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) All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) 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. 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. Job Identification 1021497 Job Category Plant Operations Integration Posting Date 05/26/2025, 03:29 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Plot No.A-1/1 SIPCOT Industrial Park, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, 602105, IN Work Schedule Normal Shift (PMT)