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

First Solar
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 26.97 - 38.46 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Independent work","Prioritization","Troubleshooting","Communication"]

Support manufacturing operations as an entry-level Automation Technician on a rotating AM/PM crew schedule. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment, assist with equipment installation and MES integration, and keep process tool electrical drawings current. Implement controls-related software upgrades, document and present solutions for control problems and continuous improvement projects, and ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.

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First Solar
First Solar
7 months ago

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

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Job Summary

Support manufacturing operations as an entry-level Automation Technician on a rotating AM/PM crew schedule. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment, assist with equipment installation and MES integration, and keep process tool electrical drawings current. Implement controls-related software upgrades, document and present solutions for control problems and continuous improvement projects, and ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support manufacturing facilities, including remote support of worldwide manufacturing facilities.
  • •Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
  • •Assist with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation, including MES integration events.
  • •Maintain and update manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, documenting equipment changes and keeping drawings current.
  • •Implement controls engineering software changes/upgrades and identify, document, and present solutions for control problems and continuous improvement projects.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 26.97 - 38.46 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
  • •Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred); or 5+ years verifiable related experience without a degree.
  • •Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and interpret data to support troubleshooting.
  • •Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and make modification suggestions when required.
  • •Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic control systems in a manufacturing environment (including PLC/HMI and control networks).
Experience:2+ yearsManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering
Skills:Independent workPrioritizationTroubleshootingCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PLCHMIRockwell Automation LogixFactoryTalk View MEProface HMIControlNetDeviceNetProfibusEthernetAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft OfficeSQLOPCComputer hardwareMES

Company Brief

First Solar
Manufactures and sells solar modules and provides utility-scale photovoltaic power plant solutions. It is one of the world’s largest solar technology companies, focused on thin-film solar panel production and large-scale renewable energy deployment.
Industry: Solar Energy
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tempe, United States
Founded: 1999
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