Technician- Maintenance Electrical/Controls I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

• Implements, tests, and maintains all manufacturing equipment controls.

• Performs as directed, all 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, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education/Experience:

• 3-7 years of electrical/electronic/controls experience.

• Associate Degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering (preferred).

• If no Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e. Semiconductors, Automotive etc.).

• Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities required.

• 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.

Essential 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.

• Responsible to interface with other Company and Supplier Representatives

• Maintains effective communications levels and fosters teamwork

• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

• Interfaces effectively and cooperatively with other Departments.

• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance on any or all production equipment.

• Develops and implements new electrical preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules.

• Perform troubleshooting of robotic, electrical and mechanical systems.

• Proficient in Maximo reporting and parts search.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned, from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.37- $32.69

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.

• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.

• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.

• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.

• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

• 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.

• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.

• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.

• 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 goggle