Various positions | First Solar | OH, AL, LA & SC, USA
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Manager I- IT USA
Perrysburg, OH
Manages and oversees First Solar’s North American infrastructure environment, ensuring reliable and secure 24×7 operational support for enterprise business functions and manufacturing operations. Provides leadership, direction, and resource management for the Infrastructure Operations team, including remote staff, to deliver high-quality network services and support. Responsible for managing personnel, processes, vendor relationships, budgets, and operational performance. Establishes and executes infrastructure strategies, policies, and procedures that support business objectives and operational excellence. Collaborates with global IT teams, business stakeholders, and manufacturing leadership to meet service level targets, support project initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. Monitors and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure delivery of world-class network services.
Program Manager– Manufacturing Global II USA
OH, United States
Provides Program Management for complex cross-functional programs within the Global Manufacturing arena. With direction, develops project plans, interfaces with Technology, Product Management, HVM, High-Speed Rollout Team, Quality and Reliability, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety, and other departments as required.
Automation Technician (All Crews/All PGT Plants)
Perrysburg, OH
The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, , PLC/HMI programing, and trouble-shooting/optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to a manufacturing schedule on either AM or PM crew/shift. AM shift is 6:00AM – 6:10PM. PM shift is 6:00PM – 6:10AM. This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Human Resources Manager
New Iberia, LA
The Human Resources Manager performs management-level strategic human resources related duties for First Solar. Ensures all human resources functions and activities run effectively and efficiently and in accordance with First Solar’s Code of Conduct, Behaviors & Core Values. Carries out responsibilities across the HR generalist spectrum, including the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, transaction preparation & processing, process and procedure development and interpretation, benefits, training & communication. Oversees’ and directs the work of reporting HR staff and encourages the development of the HR staff.
Software Engineering Lead- Operations MES USA
New Iberia, LA
Evaluates, designs, and implements projects for controlling and interfacing with the manufacturing processes. This includes designing and developing related data visualization and user input systems, database structures, procedures, and reports. Works with the MES architects and controls engineers to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the MES hardware and software systems to support enterprise design goals. Provides execution system technical knowledge and resources to the MES development team. Provides the final level of support for First Solar’s manufacturing execution systems, data architectures, and data collection. This MES operations lead is responsible for ensuring timely response to manufacturing MES Software Issues as well as identifying and implanting proactive measures to minimize downtime. Directs MES Ops Developer Team in providing support and solutions for existing equipment on the production floor for strategic partners of the MES group. Drives and manages capacity expansion projects in existing or new plants.
Buyer I (1st Shift)
Gaffney, SC
- Operational Purchasing Execution: Execute purchasing activities for assigned materials, services, and equipment by obtaining bids, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring alignment with approved requisitions and standard terms and conditions.
- Supplier Collaboration and Cost Optimization: Support supplier negotiations related to pricing, delivery, and terms to ensure cost effective supply. Assist in the qualification and onboarding of new suppliers as required.
- Supply Continuity and Critical Material Escalation Support: Maintain continuity of supply for assigned commodities by monitoring demand, placing orders, adjusting delivery schedules, and ensuring alignment with production requirements.
- Master Data Management: Create and maintain accurate and complete master data elements to support planning processes and proper purchase order execution.
Engineer- Manufacturing I USA
United States
Install and qualify new processing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line in a timely manner. These include tool down issues, yield, quality issues and identify actions to prevent repeat issues. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
