Software Engineer- MES II USA

First Solar (US) • Perrysburg, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Engineers’ software, configures high-level software packages, and provides the final level of escalated support for First Solar’s Mfg Systems and data architecture.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees