First Solar · 2 months ago
Software Engineer- MES II USA
28101 Cedar Park Blvd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $127K/yr
4+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and modify software systems for their manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes. The role requires integrating shop floor systems and providing expert-level support on global applications related to manufacturing and databases.
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Responsibilities
Develop new software systems and modify existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes
Integrate shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions
Responsible for hyper care and expert-level support on global applications for manufacturing, database, and related systems
Assist administrators (server admins, network admins, DB admins) in troubleshooting enterprise-level problems
Document recurring issues and present possible solutions
Interface with other departments and supplier representatives
Exercise effective communications levels and foster team building
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Undertakes analytical activities and delivers analysis outputs, in accordance with customer needs and conforming to agreed standards
Maintains knowledge of specific technical specialists provides detailed advice regarding their application and executes specialized tasks. The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product or application area
Within given research goals, builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for research, i.e. evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation. Uses available resources to gain an up-to-date knowledge of any relevant IT field. Reports on work carried out and may contribute sections of material of publication quality
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. Contributes to briefings and presentations about their relevance and potential value to the organization
Provides expertise and support on use of methods and tools
Applies data analysis and data modeling techniques to establish, modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions)
Undertakes complete design of simple applications using simple templates and tools. Assists as part of a team on design of components of larger systems. Produces detailed designs including for example: physical data flows, file layouts, common routines and utilities, program specifications or prototypes, and backup, recovery and restart procedures
Translates and implements simple development project requirements into physical database structures. Assesses proposed changes to object and data structures and implements these changes in physical databases. Assists in database management system support activities for operational database systems
Designs, codes, tests, correct, and documents simple programs, and assist in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system
Applies tools and methods to identify the user experience, user’s characteristics and tasks, and the technical, organizational and physical environment in which the product or system will operate
Defines the integration build, accepts software modules from software developers, and produces software builds for loading onto the target environment. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications, and conducts tests, recording details of any failures and carrying out fault diagnosis
Uses the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities. Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documents technical activity undertaken. May carry out early life support activities such as providing support advice to initial users
Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications. Assists with specified maintenance procedures
Investigates problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures
Uses appropriate methods and tools in the development, maintenance, control and distribution of quality and environmental standards. Makes technical changes to quality and environmental standards according to documented procedures. Distributes new and revised standards
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Information Technology with two years of related work experience, or
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with four years of related work experience or two years of First Solar IT Experience, or
Associate's degree in Information Technology with six years of related work experience or four years of First Solar IT Experience, or
Eight years equivalent external work experience or six years of First Solar IT experience
4+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies
6+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer
Troubleshooting and programming software solutions based on multi-tiered architecture using C#, XAML, ASP.NET, JavaScript, T-SQL, and MSMQ
Designing data structures, and using/configuring SQL Server databases
Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages
Object oriented languages
Proven ability and knowledge of computer technology
Excellent communication and organization skills
Logical troubleshooting
Proven interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience with AngularJS and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is preferred
Experience in developing, deploying, and supporting Windows mobile applications is a plus
Global experience providing tier three support in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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