Basic Job Functions:

Requires supporting implementation and development of electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programing, perform vendor equipment check-out, equipment/system start-ups, data collection and optimization of control systems. Requires supporting plant shift operations team by troubleshooting and problem solving on equipment controls issues to ensure they are resolved on timely and accurate manner.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering or Mechatronic (Robotic) with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated proficiency in -
  • Programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s, including ladder and function block diagram
  • Programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and Reviews SE
  • Designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems along with understanding and knowledge of electrical single line drawings.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of motion controls in one of the following systems: Stepper motors, Servo motors/drives, AC/DC Drives
• Able to program, troubleshoot and implement Robotic systems in manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience using Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• Experience and knowledge of working in server environment Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
• Project management expertise demonstrated by successful track record of managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex solutions.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding/knowledge of Vision configuration and programming in one of the following Vision systems: Cognex, Keyence, Datalogic, Fanuc vision
• Understanding/knowledge of Enterprise and Local Switch Ethernet architectures and systems
• Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML or SQL

Essential Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and updating of manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current.
• Responsible for the successful design and theory behind all manufacturing control systems, ensuring new process tools adhere to corporate controls standards and best practices.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools
• Responsible for assisting, supporting, and mentoring Controls Engineers. Maintaining effective communications levels which fosters knowledge transfer and team building.
• Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization and external suppliers to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
• Responsible to assist with FMCS electrical designs and main building power feed designs for new facilities.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining programs that use the plant equipment data within the SQL database.
• Responsible for coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
• Responsible for communication between manufacturing process equipment and SQL database.
• Maintain effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for designing, programming, and coordination of all control systems and projects, independent of size.
• Expected to initiate, identify, design and implements improvement projects with high impact.
• Expected to travel overseas to USA and other Asia manufacturing plants for tech seeding during new technology introduction.
• Expected to be on-call for local site operation support when necessary.
• Plant running in 24X7 (365 Days) so person should come in rotational shifts.

Leadership

• May be asked to lead and/or participate in local site programs as department representative.
• Supports to ensures departments’ deliverables for the strategic improvement bundle program by local and/or are executed on timely manner and quality.

Please note: 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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Reporting Relationships:

• “This position will not have direct reports.”

Travel:

• “No travel is required.”

Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects 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).

Project Site (non-craft) Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects 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).

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

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.