Technician- Maintenance Electrical/Controls I USA

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

70d•Onsite

About The Position

This role implements, tests, and maintains all manufacturing equipment controls. The technician will perform necessary maintenance of equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner, assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, and identify/implement system improvements to achieve throughput, yield, and product performance goals.

Requirements

3-7 years of electrical/electronic/controls experience.
Proficient in CMMS.
Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
Demonstrated proficiency in robotics, electrical/electronic, mechanical and vacuum systems.
Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
Proficient in Maximo reporting and parts search.
20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering.
Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
Test all equipment and control functions of new controls established or designated by First Solar Controls dept.
Download new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Dept. and maintain current software databases for Base Plant.
Assist IT Dept. with the setup, installation, and testing of all communication devices for PLC’s.
Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
Document and follow-up problems relating to controls.
Provide all written documentation for indication of proper testing on all projects submitted from the Controls Dept.
Assist new equipment commissioning technicians to verify that their testing of control systems is done correctly and efficiently completed.
Research, prepare and present solutions to problems.
Interface with other Company and Supplier Representatives.
Maintain effective communications levels and foster teamwork.
Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Interface effectively and cooperatively with other Departments.
Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on any or all production equipment.
Develop and implement new electrical preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules.
Perform troubleshooting of robotic, electrical and mechanical systems.
Perform additional tasks as assigned, from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.