Reliability Lab Supervisor

First Solar is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Reliability Lab Supervisor to join our team. As a key member of our reliability team, you will be responsible for supervising lab operations, ensuring a safe work environment, and developing and implementing operational systems to improve safety and throughput.

• Supervise lab operations and ensure a safe work environment
• Develop and implement operational systems to improve safety and throughput
• Responsible for ensuring all tests are complete as per the schedule, including sample acquiring, testing, and data entry
• Responsible for acquiring test priority from multiple business groups and executing testing based on priority
• Develop and maintain technician training programs, including writing and updating work instructions, documenting training programs, and performing technician training
• Responsible for ensuring all testing equipment is calibrated on time and scheduling equipment resources and technicians
• Able to perform data analysis using JMP and SQL applications and prepare and update summary reports for reliability investigations and reliability test metrics
• Responsible for enforcing procedures and applying disciplinary action as needed
• Responsible for developing associate GPS and performing quarterly performance reviews
• Assist in any other task or job assigned by manager

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (electrical preferred) with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing or lab environment, or an associate's degree in a technical discipline (electrical preferred) with a minimum of 7 years of work experience in a manufacturing or lab environment
• Minimum 1 year of supervision or leadership experience
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and database experience
• Proven ability to train and develop associates
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational systems to improve safety and throughput
• Proven basic data analysis skills
• Average to excellent ability to use tools and operating equipment
• Knowledge of human resources practices
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Motivated to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving ability
• Ability to multi-task

• 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

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in the success of our company.