Technician- Maintenance Electrical/Controls I USA

First Solar
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 23.03 - 32.21Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3-7 yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Independent work","Prioritization","Problem-solving","Documentation","Teamwork"]

Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical control systems by testing controls, downloading software updates, and ensuring equipment reliability. Support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, perform predictive and preventive maintenance, and lead continuous improvement efforts that improve throughput, yield, and product performance. Work with Controls and IT teams to handle PLC communications device setup and testing, document work, and interface with internal and supplier representatives. No direct reports and no travel required.

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Technician- Maintenance Electrical/Controls I USA

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Job Summary

Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical control systems by testing controls, downloading software updates, and ensuring equipment reliability. Support installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, perform predictive and preventive maintenance, and lead continuous improvement efforts that improve throughput, yield, and product performance. Work with Controls and IT teams to handle PLC communications device setup and testing, document work, and interface with internal and supplier representatives. No direct reports and no travel required.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Implements, tests, and maintains manufacturing equipment controls and repairs electrical control issues.
  • •Assist in installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment; troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues and identify system improvements.
  • •Test equipment and control functions for new controls; download software changes/upgrades and maintain software databases for the Base Plant.
  • •Assist IT with setup, installation, and testing of communication devices for PLCs.
  • •Perform predictive and preventive maintenance; develop and implement electrical preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules; document and follow up on control problems.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 23.03 - 32.21

Key Requirements

  • •3-7 years of electrical/electronic/controls experience.
  • •Associate Degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering preferred.
  • •If no degree, 5+ years verifiable related experience (e.g., semiconductors, automotive).
  • •Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program preferred.
  • •Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities; able to read prints and suggest modifications.
Experience:3-7 yearsManufacturingMaintenanceControlsElectronicsRoboticsSemiconductorsAutomotive
Education:Associate's in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering
Skills:Independent workPrioritizationProblem-solvingDocumentationTeamwork
Certifications:Journeyman’s Card
Tech Stack:CMMSPLCsMaximoRoboticsVacuum systemsElectrical controls

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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