Basic Job Functions:
Lead projects, both cross functionally and cross site. Provide technical advice regarding analytics and data science. Integrate knowledge of Equipment, Process and/or Device to solve the most challenging problems and identify improvements. Bring new knowledge of emerging technologies into the organization and develop technical skill sets within the team. Work with IT, MES architects and controls engineers to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the FS hardware and software systems to support enterprise goals. Implement new processes to meet schedule, leading troubleshooting efforts as needed to meet project requirements. Provide technical presentations.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Data Scientist III, or 9 years Engineering experience in a technical setting
MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Data Scientist III or 7 years engineering experience in a technical setting or
PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Data Scientist III or 5 years’ experience in a technical setting
Required Skills/Competencies:
Demonstrated Project management / Leadership of large complex projects
Broad expertise in data ecosystems including extraction, manipulation, modeling and orchestration within an MES ecosystem and excellent understanding of how all processes integrate
Demonstrated ability to combine knowledge of analytics software, IT/OT environments to develop solutions for manufacturing process and equipment
Demonstrated technical leadership of teams across multiple functions and factories
Demonstrated ability to bring new knowledge to the organization
Demonstrated experience in programming with Python and utilizing machine learning frameworks, including but not limited to PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face libraries
Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning solutions.
Demonstrated experience with image classification, object detection, and computer vision modeling
Experience manipulating large data sets through statistical software (ex. JMP, SAS, R) or other methods
Proficiency working with APIs and using containerization of analytical solutions with integration and management within IT/OT ecosystem
Proficiency in version control using tools like Git and experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools.
Demonstrated expertise to effectively move projects through CMS process efficiently and effectively
Excellent Technical Presentation Skills