First Solar · 4 months ago
Technician- Electrical Controls USA
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.30/hr - $37.50/hr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the solar energy sector, and they are seeking an Automation Technician for their manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will support equipment implementation, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing processes control systems.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for support of manufacturing facilities, including remote support of world-wide manufacturing facilities
Responsible to troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment
Responsible to assist with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation, including of MES integration events
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 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
Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization
Maintain effective communications levels and fosters team building
Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience
Associate/Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)
No Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive etc.)
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities
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
Competent in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts
Good understanding/knowledge programming/troubleshooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's
Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus
Good understanding troubleshooting at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet
Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including troubleshooting, 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
Basic understanding of data collection processes and OPC protocols
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
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
Recent News
2026-01-07
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