First Solar is a leading solar energy company, and they are seeking an Analytics Engineer II to enhance data quality and equipment utilization through advanced analytics. The role involves designing statistical experiments, analyzing data, and providing engineering support for manufacturing processes across global teams.
Ensure adherence to all safety/environmental procedures
Ability to lead discussion with cross-functional departments and satellite sites to ensure timely communication and effective problem solving
Design statistical experiments and Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to simplify and standardize data analysis methods
Provide engineering support for high volume manufacturing across multiple engineering departments in a global organization, working with international teams in cross functional environment
Analyze data and trends, correlate to metrics, and identify data driven solution for detection and alert
Implement production solution for efficient use of metric monitoring and visualization to identify top issues for the day
Implement advanced data models for wattage prediction and label for solar panel utilizing process inputs and outputs
Predictive analysis for optimizing throughput, yield and improve process control
Utilize Industry 4.0 elements to improve process and productivity
Develop proof of concepts and scale them up to production levels locally and cross plant
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2 years' experience as First Solar Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas or 2 years Engineering experience and 3 years technical experience in desired areas, OR
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2-4 years Engineering experience in desired areas, OR
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years Engineering experience in desired areas
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong track record of effective problem-solving, and root-cause analysis working with cross functional technical teams
Understanding of development and reliability engineering systems (FMEA, SPC) and structured problem-solving methods
Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Data Analysis, DOE and experience using any statistical software (Like Minitab, JMP, SAS, Matlab etc)
Proficient with programming languages (Python, Matlab, R, Javascript or similar), relational databases (SQL server, C#), data analysis and visualization software's (preferably JMP, Tableau, SAS)
Experienced with standard data science and machine learning packages • Have solid understanding of the machine learning model stack (regression, classification, neural networks, time series) and packages (Scikit learn, Xgboost, Keras, Pytorch, Tensorflow, statsmodels)
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience in high volume ramp and/or new tech transfer
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Preferred
Benefits
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
