First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred) and 8 + years of relevant work experience or Associate Degree with 10+ years’ experience in a similar position.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Knowledge of Engineering Principals and Practices.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools such as 7 Steps and DMAIC (6Sigma).
• Work Experience with ERP systems, preferably with Oracle.
• Computer skills with mechanical or electrical CAD related experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of programming language and use of relational database systems.
• Supply Chain-related work experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively 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
  1022148
  Job Category
  Plant Facilities-Site Services
  Posting Date
  08/15/2025, 01:39 AM
  Apply Before
  09/30/2025, 01:39 AM
  Job Schedule
  Full time
  Locations

Marie-Curie-Strasse 3, Frankfurt (Oder), BB, 15236, DE
Work Schedule
Normal Shift (Germany)

• Arrange, participate in and implement site sustaining procedures.
• Create and update site Preventive Maintenance Work Instructions.
• Continuously improve spare part availability.
• Provide or organize training where applicable to service providers.
• Responsible to monitor long term equipment down issues and assist or lead with resolution.
• Responsible for interface with all departments on site to identify, brainstorm, create and implement improvement projects.
• Responsible for interface with shared financial service center to resolve related issues.
• Ability to mentor supervisors of service providers.
• Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.