First Solar · 2 days ago
Developer I- MES (1st Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Developer I for their Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) team. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and implementing manufacturing software systems while ensuring seamless integration with MES hardware and software systems.
Renewable EnergyManufacturingClean EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Design and develop new software systems and modify existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing in a fast paced & agile development environment
Participate and Provide inputs actively in solution design, performing analysis and tradeoffs for the various solutions and technology options
Understand, champion, and enforce software development best practices, design patterns, refactoring techniques, and quality standards
Integrate and configure shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions
Responsible for Manufacturing Systems support and meeting KPIs. Provides afterhours support as required via on-call roster system
Investigates problems related to software systems, performs root cause analysis, implements short term and long-term preventative measures
Document recurring issues and present possible solutions. Produce technical documentation for service transition to operation
Adhere to SDLC processes, agile methodologies, safety procedures and compliance (SOX, etc.)
Exercise effective communications & foster team building
Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members
Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions
Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master Degree in IT or related field
2+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies preferred
1+ years of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer preferred
Experience in solution design and development skills based on multi-tiered architecture using C#, XAML, ASP.NET, JavaScript
Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL development, large volume data processing and maintenance
Experience in Test Driven Design Development technique
Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages
Proven experience in troubleshooting large complex software system, creative thinker with good problem-solving abilities
Experience providing software system support in a global manufacturing environment
Self-motivated to learn new skills independently
Proven communication, interpersonal, organization and project management skills, including the ability to contribute development efforts with multinational team members
Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members
Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions
Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems
Preferred
2+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies preferred
1+ years of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer preferred
Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, YAML, and deploying via Pipelines is preferred
Experience with Service Fabric is preferred
Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Angular and AngularJS is preferred
Experience interfacing with Allen Bradley Logix PLCs and RSLinx software
Demonstrated success in integrating manufacturing hardware and 3rd party software systems
Experience in Windows mobile applications, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 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
Recent News
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