First Solar

First Solar

Technician- Automation I USA (Day Crew/AM Shift)

Gaffney, SC, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$27k-$38kDetected 8 days ago
SQLExcelAutoCADRoboticsPLCControlsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role68
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
  • This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Carries out agreed system software maintenance tasks. - Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible to troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
  • Responsible to implement new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Engineering Department
  • Responsible to identify, research, document and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects
  • Maintain effective communications levels and fosters team building.
  • Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology to address challenges or to enable new ways of working.
  • Within own sphere of influence, works to further organizational goals, by the use of emerging technologies and products.
  • Assists with the collection of safety assurance evidence, undertaking all work in accordance with agreed safety, technical and quality standards, using appropriate methods and tools. Documents the results of hazard and risk analysis activities.
  • Performs, analyses and documents evaluations according to a plan, excluding expert reviews.
  • Configures software and equipment and tests platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Reports the outcome of testing and identifies potential improvements to the process and to the software products according to agreed designs and standards.
  • Receives and handles requests for support following agreed procedures.

Requirements

  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  • All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
  • Identifies, evaluates and recommends options, implementing if required.
  • No travel is required.

Nice to have

  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
  • Associate/Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)
  • Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive etc.).

Skills

  • Ability to interpret data and make reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process.
  • Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggest modifications as required.
  • Good understanding/knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
  • Demonstrated proficiency and problem solving ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems in manufacturing environment.
  • Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's.
  • Good understanding trouble-shooting at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
  • Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including trouble-shooting, programming, safety.
  • Good understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
  • Basic understanding of corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
  • Proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
  • Basic understanding of SQL Database tables/queries.

Compensation

  • $26.97 - $38.46, Hourly

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
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