Technician- Automation II USA (Crew A)

First Solar (US)

5h•$30 - $43

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. The following is an senior level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, , PLC/HMI programing, and trouble-shooting/optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to a manufacturing schedule on either AM or PM crew/shift. AM shift is 6:00AM - 6:10PM. PM shift is 6:00PM - 6:10AM. This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

Minimum 10 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 15+ 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.
Demonstrated ability to mentor/train Automation Technician I.
Excellent understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggest modifications as required.
Excellent understanding/knowledge of trouble-shooting pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Excellent understanding/knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
Excellent understanding and problem-solving ability to trouble-shoot all facets of electrical/electronic control systems in manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create/modify electrical schematic and panel layouts.
Excellent understanding/knowledge programming/troubleshooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s
Excellent understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus.
Demonstrated proficiency in trouble-shooting/programming of servo motion applications.
Configures software and equipment and tests platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Reports the outcome of testing and identifies potential improvements to the process and to the software products according to agreed designs and standards.
Uses system management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed system software maintenance tasks.
Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.
Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature. Contributes to maintenance, installation, and problem resolution.
Identifies and resolves network problems following agreed procedures. Uses network management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed network maintenance tasks.
Initiates and monitors actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
Receives and handles requests for support following agreed procedures. Responds to requests for support by providing information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates unresolved calls as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.
Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends options, implementing if required. Collaborates with, and facilitates stakeholder groups, as part of formal or informal consultancy agreements. Seeks to fully address client needs, enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of client personnel, by ensuring that proposed solutions are properly understood and appropriately exploited.
Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology to address challenges or to enable new ways of working. Within own sphere of influence, works to further organizational goals, by the use of emerging technologies and products. Contributes to briefings and presentations about their relevance and potential value to the organization.
Assists with the collection of safety assurance evidence, undertaking all work in accordance with agreed safety, technical and quality standards, using appropriate methods and tools. Documents the results of hazard and risk analysis activities.
Investigates and recommends components and subsystems that meet sustainability criteria.
Performs, analyses and documents evaluations according to a plan, excluding expert reviews.

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.

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